Govt doctors demand NPA, change in service rules

Provincial Medical Services Association (PMSA) represents over 12,000 government doctors in Uttar Pradesh.

PMSA demands making non-practicing allowance (NPA) optional, as in Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Bihar, and allowing private practice after hours.

Only 486 specialists joined 3,602 created Level 2 posts in six years due to unattractive service rules.

,946 eligible doctors await promotion from Level 1 to Level 2; rules change needed to reset experience after promotion.

Doctors also demand retirement benefits at age 62 for Level 4 doctors who can continue as consultants until 65.