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Health
Chhattisgarh Government to Relax Doctor Bond Rules, Junior Doctors Call Off Strike
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 01:31 AM
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The Chhattisgarh state government announced a relaxation of mandatory service bonds for doctors, prompting junior doctors to end their ongoing strike.
Junior doctors in Chhattisgarh had been on strike for several weeks, demanding that the state government scrap or amend the compulsory service bond that ties newly recruited doctors to government hospitals for a fixed period. The protest disrupted outpatient services in many district hospitals and drew criticism from patient groups.
In response, the health ministry issued a circular stating that the bond period will be reduced and that exemptions will be considered for doctors who secure private practice or further studies. The revised guidelines aim to balance the state's need for medical staff with the career aspirations of young physicians.
Following the announcement, representatives of the striking doctors accepted the government's offer and called off the strike, allowing normal services to resume. Health officials welcomed the resolution, noting that patient care would improve as the workforce returns to full strength.
In response, the health ministry issued a circular stating that the bond period will be reduced and that exemptions will be considered for doctors who secure private practice or further studies. The revised guidelines aim to balance the state's need for medical staff with the career aspirations of young physicians.
Following the announcement, representatives of the striking doctors accepted the government's offer and called off the strike, allowing normal services to resume. Health officials welcomed the resolution, noting that patient care would improve as the workforce returns to full strength.