Madhya Pradesh Government Targets October for Doctor Recruitment Drive

The Madhya Pradesh government is addressing the shortage of doctors, aiming to fill vacancies by October. Concerns were raised about the healthcare deficits in Sidhi district, especially compared to Rewa. The government is responding to critiques, referencing efforts to enhance state healthcare services despite criticism from lawmakers and the CAG report.

The Madhya Pradesh government announced efforts to recruit doctors across the state, aiming for completion by October. This was revealed during a state assembly session addressing healthcare service improvements.

Concerns were specifically voiced by BJP MLA Riti Pathak about the serious shortage of healthcare professionals in Sidhi district, as she detailed the inadequacy of medical staffing compared to neighboring Rewa.

Congress MLA Pratap Grewal also highlighted a critical CAG report from 2024, prompting further scrutiny of the state's health services. In response, Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla assured that improvements are being made with new initiatives already underway.

(With inputs from agencies.)