Chandigarh, Jan 11 (TIWN) Government doctors across Haryana went on strike on Tuesday over their demands and Health Minister Anil Vij subsequently enforced the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA).

An official statement said the government would create a special sub cadre for specialists who will be designated as consultant or senior consultants. 

Earlier, a doctor with MBBS qualification and MD/MS qualification used to be in the same cadre. However, with the creation of specialist cadre post, these doctors will be able to focus on their work which will definitely protect their interest, it said.  Moreover, the specialist cadre doctors will now be posted in big and renowned hospitals, rather than in Primary Health Centres, which will ensure their swift promotions thereby nurturing their talent, it said. 

The decision will also be beneficial for patients as they will get the consultation of specialists and the doctors will be closely able to monitor and manage the working of the hospitals. 

The Chief Minister said the doctors have a very pivotal role to play in society, especially in the present crisis situation, and the government is committed for their welfare.