Karnataka govt issues new guidelines for deputation of medical officers seeking higher studies
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has issued new guidelines for the deputation of medical officers seeking to pursue higher education and super-specialty courses under the inservice quota.
These guidelines come in response to inconsistencies observed in the ‘Karnataka Civil Services Rules,’ ‘Karnataka Government Service (Deputation and Study Leave for Group-A Officers) Rules, 2008,’ and the ‘Karnataka Postgraduate Medical and Dental Degree and Diploma Courses Selection and Admission Regulations, 2006,’ as reported by Deccan Herald on Tuesday.
Candidates planning to pursue higher education will receive sponsorship on the fees, salary during the course and other service benefits. However, if the candidate does not secure a scholarship, they will be required to pursue their education on unpaid leave and fund the course themselves.
Under the updated guidelines, candidates who wish to apply for deputation will need to have completed a minimum of seven years of service to be eligible for consideration. General Duty Medical Officers (GDMOs) are required to have spent at least six years in rural service before they can apply for full-time higher education opportunities under the service quota.
Moreover, the guidelines stipulate that for scholarship and other benefits, the candidate must pursue specialties that the government is interested in appointing.
Notably, the candidates must also sign a bond to work with the government for 10 years or till retirement age.
Finally, the guidelines specify that officers appointed for study must serve in the same clinical departments assigned for study and not be appointed elsewhere or to unrelated specialty posts during their tenure.
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Indian Navy vigilant in safeguarding country's maritime interests: Prez Murmu
Visakhapatnam (PTI): President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said that the Indian Navy is vigilant in safeguarding country's maritime interests and is contributing to stability across wider maritime commerce.
Presiding over the International Fleet Review (IFR) off Vizag coast abroad an Indian Naval warship in the Bay of Bengal, the President said the Indian Navy is deployed in the region to serve as a credible instrument of deterrence and defence against threats and challenges arising in the sea.
"Indian Navy is vigilant in safeguarding India's maritime interests and is contributing to stability across wider maritime commerce," Murmu said.
Further, she noted that the Indian Navy plays a vital role in promoting goodwill and building bridges of trust, confidence and friendship with navies around the globe.
Murmu addressed the IFR after she sailed to review several Indian and foreign vessels.
