Bhubaneswar: Government doctors under the Odisha Medical Services Association have issued a strong warning to the state government, stating that failure to accept their long-pending demands could force them to opt for mass resignation.
OPD Services to Be Partially Suspended
As part of their protest, the association announced that doctors will stop OPD services for at least one hour and suspend National Health Mission–related work from December twenty-six, two thousand twenty-five. This move is being seen as a precursor to a larger agitation.
Full Strike Planned in January
The association has further declared that if their demands continue to be ignored, a complete strike will be launched in January two thousand twenty-six. Doctors have made it clear that the agitation may intensify in the coming days.
Decade-Long Demands Still Pending
OMSA leaders said doctors have been waiting for more than a decade for the fulfilment of their demands. Despite repeated assurances from the government, no concrete action has been taken so far, leading to widespread dissatisfaction among healthcare professionals.
Key Demand of Career Progression
The primary demand of the association is the immediate implementation of the Dynamic Assured Career Progression system, which ensures timely promotions for government doctors. The absence of this system, they claim, has severely impacted morale and career growth.
Other Major Issues Raised
Apart from career progression, doctors are demanding a KBK exit policy, transparent transfer procedures, cadre restructuring, regular departmental promotion committees, safety and security at workplaces, health insurance, and basic amenities. They have also sought reforms in performance appraisal reports and clean administration.
Call for Respect and Fair Treatment
The association expressed anguish over what it termed discriminatory treatment of doctors compared to other government employees. They stressed the need for revising allowances, regularising ad-hoc doctors, strengthening medical institutions, and addressing long-pending issues of senior doctors.
Strong Statement From OMSA Leadership
OMSA State President Dr Kishore Chandra Misra said the government has shown a biased attitude towards doctors despite their years of education and service. He warned that continued neglect of demands, especially the long-delayed career progression system, would leave doctors with no option but to intensify protests, including mass resignations.
