Teaching doctors seek AIIMS pay scales, allowances, separate transfer policy
The Telangana Teaching Government Doctors Association is demanding improved pay scales, promotions, and a dedicated transfer policy from the state government. They argue that aligning with AIIMS pay structures and implementing long-pending career advancement schemes is essential for retaining faculty in government medical colleges.
Why it matters
Addressing these demands is critical for the stability and quality of public healthcare infrastructure and medical education in Telangana.
The Telangana Teaching Government Doctors Association (TTGDA) has urged the State government to address a series of long-pending issues concerning teaching faculty in government medical colleges, including allowances, promotions, career advancement and a separate transfer policy.
In a representation submitted to the Director of Medical Education (DME), the association sought early implementation of the Peripheral Medical College Allowance (PMCA), stating that large-scale promotions and recruitment had already been completed. “The incentive could encourage faculty members to serve in peripheral medical colleges,” they said.
The TTGDA also sought a transition from the existing University Grants Commission (UGC) pay structure to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) pay scales. It said that with the 8th Pay Revision Commission approaching, continuing with the UGC pattern could deprive teaching faculty of financial benefits available under AIIMS scales.
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