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Indian Express
12-08-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
‘AAP failed Bhagat Singh, his ideals': Vets protest for pay parity in Khatkar Kalan
Veterinary doctors from Punjab's Animal Husbandry Department staged a protest demanding restoration of pay parity with medical officers and implementation of the Dynamic Assured Career Progression (DACP) scheme at the ancestral village of legendary freedom fighter Bhagat Singh, Khatkar Kalan, on Monday. Under the banner of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Vets for Pay Parity, protest leaders said veterinarians and medical officers had received equal pay for 42 years — from 1978 to 2020. However, in January 2021 the then-Congress government slashed the starting salary of vets from ₹56,100 to ₹47,600 — contradicting court rulings. The ruling was made by Punjab and Haryana High Court in a civil writ petition filed by Dr Sukhdev Singh and others against the state of Punjab. JAC convener Dr Gurcharan Singh said this pay cut was a betrayal. The AAP government failed to reverse an unjust decision taken over four years ago by former Finance minister Manpreet Badal, he said. 'Will they follow Badal's ideology or Bhagat Singh's?' On DACP, Dr Singh said that under the scheme the assured career progression takes place after four, nine and 14 years of service. JAC media advisor Dr Gurinder Singh Walia noted that while pay commissions normally maintain or raise pay scales for comparable categories, 'this is the first time in history that a category's salary has been reduced by a mere finance department letter without any rationale'. He urged Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to address the issue on priority to undo the injustice. The co-conveners, Dr Puneet Malhotra and Dr Abdul Majid said: 'Punjab is the only state where this disparity has existed since 2021.' According to them veterinarians and medical officers receive the same pay and benefits in Chandigarh, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Odisha and Haryana, and across the Central government, the Indian Army, and the BSF. The convenors alleged that the government has issued no notification to restore parity despite multiple meetings and assurances. Committee coordinator Dr Tejinder Singh stressed that veterinarians do more than just desk work to strengthen the rural economy. They travel to remote villages to treat and vaccinate animals, control diseases, and improve milk production, he said. He warned that continued inaction would escalate the protest and that the government would be responsible for any negative impact on animal health and farmers' incomes. A joint memorandum was also sent to the Punjab government. The protest ended with JAC leaders paying floral tributes to Bhagat Singh's statue. Anti-government were raised as banners and placards condemned the policies of the previous and current regimes. Retired veterinary doctors also joined the march in solidarity.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Delaware Association of Chiefs of Police Urges Inclusive, Evidence-Based Police Reform
DOVER, Del., June 17, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Delaware Association of Chiefs of Police (DACP) today issued a statement calling for a renewed commitment to inclusive, evidence-based discussion surrounding police best practices that prioritizes public safety and stakeholder collaboration. "Delaware law enforcement has not just supported meaningful reform, we've been at the forefront of it, driving the conversation, shaping policy, and ensuring it works in practice as well as on paper," said Chief Richard P. McCabe, DACP President and Chief of the New Castle City Police Department. Through landmark legislation such as HB 205 and HB 206, DACP has helped create frameworks for transparency, accountability, and oversight, ensuring all stakeholders—especially the public—have a seat at the table. "That's how real reform should be done: openly, thoughtfully, and with mutual respect," Chief McCabe emphasized. However, DACP is deeply concerned by a recent wave of advocacy-driven proposals introduced without meaningful dialogue or partnership. "These bills are rushed, often politically motivated, and leave out the very professionals who will be expected to implement them. That's not reform; it's recklessness," said McCabe. Advocacy-driven bills often lack stakeholder balance, with many recent policing proposals developed exclusively by activist groups and without input from law enforcement leaders. "When legislation is crafted without operational perspective, it creates confusion, invites litigation, and leads to inconsistent application across jurisdictions. These are not just technical issues—they impact the safety of our communities and the effectiveness of public safety agencies statewide," McCabe added. While advocacy plays a vital role in the democratic process, DACP warns that legislation heavily shaped by advocacy groups or ideology can polarize communities and erode trust in government and public safety institutions. "Effective and sustainable change requires inclusive, evidence-based dialogue, not advocacy-driven mandates," said McCabe. DACP calls on our elected officials to honor the progress made through HB 205 and 206 by pausing legislation that ignores process, excludes stakeholders, and threatens public safety. View source version on Contacts For more information, please contact:Delaware Association of Chiefs of Police, Inc. Telephone: (302) 739-5411Email: info@ Contact: Richard P. McCabe, PresidentMarvin Mailey, Executive DirectorMelissa Clemons, Executive Assistant Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Wire
Delaware Association of Chiefs of Police Urges Inclusive, Evidence-Based Police Reform
DOVER, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Delaware Association of Chiefs of Police (DACP) today issued a statement calling for a renewed commitment to inclusive, evidence-based discussion surrounding police best practices that prioritizes public safety and stakeholder collaboration. 'Delaware law enforcement has not just supported meaningful reform, we've been at the forefront of it, driving the conversation, shaping policy, and ensuring it works in practice as well as on paper,' said Chief Richard P. McCabe, DACP President and Chief Share 'Delaware law enforcement has not just supported meaningful reform, we've been at the forefront of it, driving the conversation, shaping policy, and ensuring it works in practice as well as on paper,' said Chief Richard P. McCabe, DACP President and Chief of the New Castle City Police Department. Through landmark legislation such as HB 205 and HB 206, DACP has helped create frameworks for transparency, accountability, and oversight, ensuring all stakeholders—especially the public—have a seat at the table. 'That's how real reform should be done: openly, thoughtfully, and with mutual respect,' Chief McCabe emphasized. However, DACP is deeply concerned by a recent wave of advocacy-driven proposals introduced without meaningful dialogue or partnership. 'These bills are rushed, often politically motivated, and leave out the very professionals who will be expected to implement them. That's not reform; it's recklessness,' said McCabe. Advocacy-driven bills often lack stakeholder balance, with many recent policing proposals developed exclusively by activist groups and without input from law enforcement leaders. 'When legislation is crafted without operational perspective, it creates confusion, invites litigation, and leads to inconsistent application across jurisdictions. These are not just technical issues—they impact the safety of our communities and the effectiveness of public safety agencies statewide,' McCabe added. While advocacy plays a vital role in the democratic process, DACP warns that legislation heavily shaped by advocacy groups or ideology can polarize communities and erode trust in government and public safety institutions. 'Effective and sustainable change requires inclusive, evidence-based dialogue, not advocacy-driven mandates,' said McCabe. DACP calls on our elected officials to honor the progress made through HB 205 and 206 by pausing legislation that ignores process, excludes stakeholders, and threatens public safety.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Punjab government asks rural medical officers to merge with health department amid doctor shortage
Chandigarh: In a step aimed at addressing the shortage of medical officers and enhancing healthcare delivery, the Punjab govt has invited rural medical officers (RMOs) currently serving in the department of rural development and panchayats to merge into the state's health department. However, the move may not garner the desired response, as RMOs have indicated that their consent is contingent on the govt meeting key demands, including protection of seniority and pay-related benefits. Punjab currently operates around 500 rural dispensaries, each serving approximately 10,000 residents. About 530 RMOs are posted at these facilities across the state. The merger proposal comes at a time when the state health department is grappling with a severe shortage of doctors. Of the 3,847 sanctioned posts for general medical officers, only 1,885 are filled, leaving 1,962 posts, or 51%, vacant. A similar situation exists in the specialist cadre, where 1,108 of the 2,098 sanctioned posts are occupied, resulting in a 47% vacancy rate. Overall, nearly 50% of the department's 5,945 sanctioned posts remain unfilled. To address this shortfall, the department initiated the recruitment of 1,000 new medical officers. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thị trường có dấu hiệu suy thoái không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Besides that, officials hope that integrating RMOs into the health department will further help bridge the manpower gap, especially in rural areas. The health department has written to the department of rural development and panchayats, requesting RMOs to submit their consent via an option form by June 6, in accordance with specified terms and conditions. This follows a series of meetings in April between officials of both departments and representatives of the Federation of Associations of Rural Medical Officers, Punjab. During these discussions, RMO representatives expressed conditional willingness to join the health department, demanding protection of full seniority and entitlements such as Dynamic Assured Career Progression (DACP) and gratuity. The health department clarified that seniority for those opting to merge would be counted from the date of their joining the health department, rather than from their date of regularisation in the department of rural development and panchayats. Additionally, all emoluments will accrue from the date of joining in the department of health. RMOs will be transferred only after providing written consent accepting the stated terms and conditions. RMOs choosing to remain with the department of rural development and panchayats will continue in their current roles. However, their posts will be designated as a "dying cadre", meaning that once a position becomes vacant, no new appointments will be made. Instead, the rural dispensary concerned, along with its contractual paramedical and Class IV staff, will be transferred to the health department. The merger of rural dispensaries has long been a contentious issue. In 2021, 132 rural dispensaries and their staff were transferred to the health department. Many of these centres continue to face irregular and inadequate supplies of medicines, raising concerns about operational efficiency and public health outcomes. Dr Jagjit Bajwa, representing the Federation of Associations of Rural Medical Officers, reiterated RMOs' position: "We are open to the merger, provided our seniority and pay are protected and we are extended other benefits." MSID:: 121595890 413 |
New Indian Express
21-04-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Odisha govt doctors threaten mass resignation over unmet demands, including career progression and salary parity
BHUBANESWAR: Government doctors of the state on Sunday threatened to tender mass resignation if their seven-point charter of demands, including dynamic assured career progression (DACP) and salary on par with central pay scale, are not fulfilled within a month. The doctors under Odisha Medical Services Association (OMSA) alleged that despite several rounds of talks with the state government over their demands, no concrete steps have been taken so far. Addressing mediapersons here, OMSA president Dr Kishore Chandra Misra said, timely DACP is of paramount importance and 18 states have already implemented it except Odisha and a few others. Delays in holding departmental promotion committee meetings and DACP have led to frustration and de-motivation among doctors, causing unnecessary administrative and professional hurdles, he added. 'The state government should strictly follow the guidelines set under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) while ensuring timely promotions and career progression for all doctors and dental surgeons. Ad hoc period of service must be included while awarding DACP,' he said. The association further demanded to restructure the OMHS cadre and dental surgeons to create more posts. The lack of a streamlined and progressive cadre restructuring system has led to a stagnation in career progression, job satisfaction, and overall healthcare delivery, it said. Other demands included health insurance for all doctors, transfer of doctors to their areas of choice after completion of their KBK postings, post-graduation incentives for dental surgeons and performance appraisal of doctors by the director of health services instead of chief district medical officers (CDMOs). OMSA general secretary Dr Sanjib Kumar Pradhan said, despite their selfless service, doctors lack adequate health insurance coverage. 'We demand a comprehensive health insurance scheme for all OMSA cadre doctors, providing coverage for themselves and their families, in line with the benefits extended to other government employees. This is a basic right that should be given to those who work tirelessly keeping their own health at stake,' he pointed out. Besides demanding better working conditions for doctors, the association urged the state government to take immediate steps to recruit more doctors and ensure that sufficient medical officers are available to meet the growing healthcare demands. 'We would resign en masse if our demands are not fulfilled within a month,' the members threatened.
