Chandigarh:
In order to strengthen infrastructure in the medical, dental and nursing colleges the state government has introduced the 'Appointment of Contractual Faculty Members in Government Medical, Dental, and Nursing Colleges Policy 2023'.
The policy, which was approved by the Cabinet at a meeting presided over by the Chief Minister Mr Nayeb Singh, is aimed at giving a new impetus to healthcare education and services in the state. The new policy will give a boost to healthcare education as the state is opening new medical colleges, thereby strengthening the state's educational infrastructure.
The Cabinet noted that the policy would address the immediate shortage of qualified faculty members in these institutions while ensuring compliance with staffing norms set by central regulatory authorities such as the National Medical Commission (NMC), Dental Council of India (DCI), and Indian Nursing Council (INC).
In addition, the policy focuses on maintaining appropriate student-to-teacher ratios to ensure quality education. By recruiting skilled professionals on a contractual basis, this initiative seeks to meet both the immediate and long-term healthcare needs of Haryana.
The reservation policy both vertical and horizontal, applicable from time to time for direct recruitment, will be followed in these contractual recruitment and these recruitments will be done strictly in a transparent and standardized process in accordance with the norms set by the National Medical Commission (NMC), Dental Council of India (DCI) and Indian Nursing Council (INC) respectively. The policy shall provide the flexibility needed to rapidly fill vacancies, adjust staffing levels based on current needs, and attract specialized expertise on a short-term basis and maintain compliance with Central Regulatory Authorities.
This policy initiative by the Department of Medical Education & Research (MER) not only aims to ensure the seamless delivery of high-quality medical education and healthcare services, uninterrupted delivery of high-quality Medical Education & Healthcare Services but also to ensure availability of required number of teachers- doctors/ nurses and other faculty members in government medical dental and nursing colleges for uninterrupted and continuous teaching of undergraduate and post-graduate students in these colleges.
It is imperative to mention that the current recruitment process through 'Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) though undeniably thorough and designed to uphold high standards and fairness is time- consuming. In light of the above challenges, it is essential to explore alternative hiring methods, such as contractual recruitment, which can provide the flexibility and speed needed to ensure that medical education Institutions are adequately staffed with qualified professionals. This approach can complement the regular recruitment process, helping to mitigate the effects of staffing shortages and maintain the high standards of Medical Education.
As per the policy, recruitment will be done on the post of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor. Similarly, for the Nursing colleges, the recruitment will be done on the post of Principal-cum-Professor, Vice Principal-cum-Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, and Tutor. The appointment would be for 2 years initially, extendable by another 2 years or till the regular appointments are made, whichever is earlier. The maximum age limit for teaching faculty would be upto 70 years.
Martyrs' kins to get govt. jobs
The Cabinet accorded ex-post facto approval for providing government jobs to the sisters of martyr Sepoy Satyawan and martyr Captain Kapil Kundu by granting relaxation, being exceptional cases.
Smt Manju Rani, sister of martyr Sepoy Satyawan has been provided government employment on the post of Clerk in Elementary Education Department against a vacant post while Smt Kajal Kundu sister of martyr Captain Kapil Kundu on the post of Assistant Employment Officer (Group-B) in the Employment Department.
Sale Limit for Non-Judicial and Court Fee Stamps doubled
The Cabinet also approved the enhancement of the sale limit for non-judicial and court fee stamps by licensed stamp vendors from the existing Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 20,000 per case which would address the long-standing demands of the Stamp Vendors Association and to facilitate the general public.
The decision will enhance the limit of sale of e-stamp non-judicial and court fee stamps by stamp vendors from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 20,000 per case and allow stamp vendors to sell impressed/special adhesive non-judicial stamps up to a denomination of Rs. 100.