Junior doctors meet MP Health Minister in Bhopal:Raise issue of pending annual salary increment; Narendra Patel assures govt will take positive decision soon

A delegation of the Junior Doctors Association (JUDA) met State Health Minister Narendra Shivaji Patel on Thursday to discuss pressing concerns affecting junior doctors across the state. The primary issue raised was the pending annual salary increment for this year, which has not yet been implemented. Junior Doctors highlight economic and moral concerns The JUDA delegation emphasized that the delay in implementing the annual increment not only affects doctors’ financial interests but also impacts their morale and commitment to service. The association highlighted that junior doctors working in government medical colleges and hospitals are facing economic and psychological pressure due to the pending increment. A representative of the delegation said: Our work directly affects patients’ lives, so maintaining the morale of doctors is critical for effective healthcare delivery. Minister assures prompt action Health Minister Narendra Shivaji Patel listened carefully to the delegation’s concerns. He assured that the state government takes the issues of medical professionals seriously and would review the pending files soon. He also emphasized that dialogue and collaboration between the government and doctors are essential to improve healthcare services. Delegation members The delegation included: The meeting aimed to constructively present junior doctors’ issues to the government and work toward a timely resolution. Commitment to quality healthcare JUDA stated that it remains committed to providing excellent healthcare services to citizens and expects the government to prioritize pending issues of junior doctors, thereby strengthening the state’s medical system further.