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Time of India
19-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Nurses' strike enters day 3: Healthcare system under strain in Vidarbha
1 2 3 4 5 Nagpur/Yavatmal: As the indefinite strike by govt nurses entered its third day on Saturday, critical healthcare services across Maharashtra remained in turmoil. In major urban hospitals like Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) and Mayo in Nagpur, as well as rural districts such as Yavatmal and Akola, the absence of nursing staff caused widespread disruption, delaying surgeries and forcing relatives to step in for basic patient care. On Saturday, the strike also witnessed a new twist as GMCH authorities issued a circular — based on a DMER directive — warning that newly recruited probationary nurses participating in the strike could face 'break in service' under Rule 43(2) of the Maharashtra Civil Services Rules, 1994. The move created panic among probationers, but state-level leaders of the nurses' union, including president Manisha Shinde and general secretary Sumitra Tote, swiftly assured all members that legal protection would be provided and no employee would be left behind. "This is not just about pay. It's a battle for respect, security, and the future of every nurse. We will not back down," said Shinde, addressing protesting nurses at GMCH. Rural healthcare too feels the pinch in Yavatmal Meanwhile, in Yavatmal district, nursing services in govt hospitals have also come to a halt, further straining rural healthcare delivery. Nurses working as seniors, public health nurses, and instructors are actively participating in the strike. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo "The govt must listen. Patients are suffering, yes, but we've been suffering silently for years," said Suresh Madankar, a senior nurse and union representative in Yavatmal. "This strike is our last resort," he added. To manage the crisis, authorities in Nagpur have deployed around 70 nursing students and 40 temporary aides, but their efforts are insufficient given the scale of the disruption. The association maintains that services will not resume unless their core demands — including salary parity under the 7th Pay Commission — are accepted. What Next? As the standoff continues with no fresh dialogue from the govt, the strike threatens to deepen the healthcare crisis across Maharashtra. With both urban and rural hospitals under pressure, the onus now lies on the state authorities to open negotiations and prevent further collapse of essential services.
Hindustan Times
22-06-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Pune's mental hospital: Health dept submits charge sheet in alleged misappropriation of funds case
The state public health department has submitted a charge sheet to deputy director in the alleged misappropriation of funds at the Regional Mental Hospital (RMH), Yerawada in Pune. The final report directing action against officials will be submitted to the health commissioner for further action, said officials on Saturday. According to the officials, the charge sheet mentions five officials from Class I to Class IV and includes alleged accusations against four former medical superintendents, two former administrative officers, two former office superintendents and two senior clerks. (HT FILE) Dr Radhakishan Pawar, deputy director of health services, made the statement in response to the legislative assembly question (LAQ) raised by MLAs Bhimrao Tapkir, Shankar Jagtap and Sunil Kamble and MLC Yogesh Tilekar. The assembly and council members had raised questions regarding the action taken against massive financial irregularities worth ₹ 1.43 crore and human rights' violations, and patient neglect uncovered during the inquiry. Dr Pawar has agreed to the misappropriation of funds and violation of human rights at the hospital in the response. Earlier, the state government set up a five-member committee to probe alleged misappropriation of funds and corruption at the hospital. The committee was set up following a complaint from health activist Sharad Shetty and was tasked with investigating transactions and services dating back to 2017. The committee was set up in January and submitted its report on March 12. The charge sheet was submitted by the RMH authorities on June 16, said officials. According to the officials, the charge sheet mentions five officials from Class I to Class IV and includes alleged accusations against four former medical superintendents, two former administrative officers, two former office superintendents and two senior clerks. The charge sheets have been submitted along with documents and annexures against the officers and employees concerned, they said. A senior RMH official, on condition of anonymity, said, 'The allegations regarding the embezzlement of funds were confirmed during the investigation related to their respective tenures and the complaint. The information, along with the documentary proof, has been submitted to the director's office along with the chargesheet.' In response to the LAQ, Dr Pawar stated, 'that Class 1 and Class 2 officers fall under the jurisdiction of the Establishment in Mumbai. A request has been made to the Honourable Commissioner of Health Services, Mumbai, to take action in accordance with Rules 8 and 12 of the Maharashtra Civil Services Rules, 1979. Additionally, the Medical Superintendent of RMH, has been informed to take action against Class 3 officers and employees under the same rules and to submit a charge sheet to this office. Documents related to Class 1 and Class 2 officers (Annexures 1 to 4) are currently being reviewed at this office, and the process of submitting the charge sheet to the commissionerate is being expedited,' read the response letter, a copy of which Hindustan Times has seen. Dr Pawar, said, 'The charge sheet has been received by us. We will scrutinise the report and take appropriate action. Based on the charge sheet and documents, a departmental inquiry will be conducted. The action will be taken as per the provisions of the Maharashtra Civil Services Rules, 1979,' he said.
