Himachal Pradesh Revises Resident Doctor Policy to Streamline Medics' Appointments

The state government of Himachal Pradesh issued an amendment to its Resident Doctor Policy, aiming to make the recruitment of resident doctors more efficient. The revised guidelines seek to reduce procedural delays and ensure that qualified medical graduates can be posted to government hospitals without unnecessary hurdles. Health officials said the changes will help fill existing vacancies in tertiary and district hospitals, thereby improving patient care across the state. The amendment also aligns the state's recruitment framework with recent central government recommendations on medical staffing. The updated policy is expected to come into effect from the next recruitment cycle, with applications to be processed under the new rules.