Govt to recruit specialist robotic surgeons, build professional teams

The state government will soon initiate the process to recruit specialist robotic surgeons to provide advanced medical treatment at government health institutions.

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A proposal outlining the recruitment rules for these specialist surgeons would be presented to the Cabinet shortly. In addition to performing surgeries, the experts would also train other doctors in robotic surgical techniques, helping build a future-ready team of skilled professionals.

“The state government is committed to provide quality healthcare services to the people through public health institutions. Modern technologies and medical equipment are being installed in all government medical colleges and other health facilities across the state,” said Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.

He said Atal Institute of Medical Super-Specialty at Chamiyana would provide healthcare facilities at par with AIIMS, Delhi, and robotic surgery services would soon commence at this institute. “A robotic surgical system will also be set up at Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Tanda,” he added.

He directed the department to initiate the process for installing robotic surgical machines at Hamirpur Medical College and Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla.

He emphasised the need to fill vacant posts without delay to further strengthen healthcare delivery. “The Directorate of Medical Education will recruit 100 new medical officers and 50 additional nurses will be appointed at Chamiyana soon. The recruitment process is also in progress for paramedical staff, technicians and other support personnel to enhance an overall capacity of the state’s healthcare infrastructure,” he said.

“The state government has increased the monthly honorarium of operation theatre assistants from Rs 17,820 to Rs 25,000 and for radiographers and X-ray technicians from Rs 13,100 to Rs 25,000,” said the CM.

To address the shortage of paramedical seats, the government had decided to increase intake capacity in key courses after 23 years to bolster the health sector, Sukhu said.

At IGMC, Shimla, the number of seats in BSc Medical Laboratory Technology, BSc Radiology and Imaging and BSc Anesthesia and OT Technology courses has been increased from 10 to 50 each. Similarly, at Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Tanda, the number of seats in BSc Medical Laboratory Technology, BSc Radiology and Imaging and BSc Anesthesia and OT Technology has been enhanced from 18 to 50 in each course. “This will enable local youth to receive professional training within the state itself,” he said.