Himachal CM directs 100% salary for AYUSH doctors pursuing post graduation

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed that doctors pursuing post graduation under the AYUSH Department be granted 100 per cent salary, cancelling the previous notification which provided only 40 per cent pay.

The decision was taken during a review meeting of the AYUSH Department, chaired by the Chief Minister here today. The CM said the State Government was actively promoting wellness tourism in Himachal Pradesh and the AYUSH Department had a crucial role to play in this initiative.

Sukhu emphasised that the state climate and natural surroundings offer great potential for wellness tourism. He directed the department to conduct a study of AYUSH health institutions with higher OPD turnout so that these facilities can be further strengthened. Institutions with higher patient inflow will be provided with adequate staff and enhanced amenities to serve people more effectively, he added.

Sukhu also instructed the department to integrate patient data with HIM Parivar numbers to ensure better tracking and service delivery.

He said the State Government was considering the establishment of a new AYUSH College in Nahan and reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthening the Ayurvedic College at Paprola, assuring all possible support, including filling vacant posts at the earliest.