TGGDA appeals to Telangana CM, seeks urgent reforms
HYDERABAD: The Telangana Government Doctors’ Association (TGGDA), representing government doctors in the state, has submitted a formal appeal to the Telangana Chief Minister(CM), urging immediate intervention on several long-pending demands affecting medical professionals across key departments.
Going into further detail, the TGGDA outlined ongoing problems faced by doctors working under the Directorates of Medical Education (DME) and Public Health (DPH), as well as the Telangana Vaidya Vidhana Parishad (TVVP). These issues have slowed career growth and affected the quality of public healthcare in the state.
Telangana healthcare reforms
Most importantly, converting TVVP into a Directorate of Secondary Health Services to achieve salary stability, administrative clarity, and uniform service conditions for doctors under the Parishad. Amendment of G.O. Ms. No. 142 to protect seniority for general line doctors under the DPH, ensuring fair promotions. Additionally, Special Allowance for Rural and Tribal Medical College Faculty to improve retention and academic functioning in underserved areas.
In addition to that, time-bound promotions for DPH doctors to prevent cadre stagnation and ensure career progression, Earned Leave (EL) encashment at par with NIMS extends this benefit to medical college faculty for parity.
Further, the TGGDA seeks immediate transfers of professors to fill academic and administrative gaps in medical colleges. It wants inclusion in the Joint Staff Council. Also, the TGGDA requests formal recognition in government talks. Lastly, it asks for On Duty (OD) status for its office-bearers during official meetings.
The representation emphasizes that unresolved issues, such as unclear service conditions in TVVP and a lack of incentives for doctors in rural and tribal colleges, contribute to low morale, brain drain, and operational inefficiencies in Telangana’s public health system.
They are especially worried about delays in time-bound promotions, which have caused many DPH doctors to feel stuck in their careers. This has affected both the quality of service and job satisfaction.
In conclusion, the TGGDA stressed that resolving these issues is essential for “the larger interest of public healthcare delivery and medical education in Telangana.”
The Telangana Government Doctors’ Association(TGGDA) has appealed for the Chief Minister’s personal intervention to ensure these matters are addressed promptly.
