Odisha hikes salary of contractual Ayush doctors; know minimum and maximum slabs

In a significant move to acknowledge the contributions of Ayush doctors to the healthcare system, Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi has approved a salary hike for those working under the National Health Mission (NHM). This decision aims to motivate the doctors and strengthen the state's healthcare services.

According to the new decision, the salary of Ayush doctors will be increased from Rs 20,000 to Rs 40,000 per month based on their seniority. 

For doctors with less than five years of service, the monthly salary will increase by Rs 20,000, bringing their minimum salary to Rs 56,948. For those with 5 to 10 years of service, the salary will rise to Rs 74,467 per month, while for doctors with 10 to 15 years of experience the salary will increase by Rs 30,000 per month as they will get Rs 80,467 per month. Doctors with over 15 years of service will now earn Rs 91,467 per month.

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Financial Impact on the State

Currently, 2,912 Ayush doctors are employed in the state. The decision will increase the state government’s expenditure by approximately Rs 1 crore annually. The Chief Minister expressed hope that this decision will lead to improvements in the quality of Ayush healthcare services in the state.

The salary hike highlights the government's commitment to improving healthcare and acknowledging the hard work of Ayush doctors. This initiative is expected to enhance the quality of healthcare services and benefit both the doctors and the people they serve.