Throughout rural India, chiefly in the tribal and remote areas, the lasting crisis of healthcare is further plagued by a dearth of doctors. As a result, State health departments are providing good incentives to make fresher medicos opt for rural postings although without any success. The state government has ruled to provide a substantial amount monthly to the medicos plus extra marks in entrance examinations for those who give a commitment of work in tribal and rural areas.
Scenario 1 : There is a huge network of 1816 health centers, 400 village hospitals, 76 sub-district hospitals and 26 civil hospitals in Maharashtra, but all the facilities are at a standstill due to severe lack of manpower. The Maharashtra State Health Council has currently drafted a bill to create up to 10% special reservation quota in the MBBS and 20% in MD for the medical students who are committed to working…
