Health

This department has been vested with the responsibility of maintaining and developing the health care system in W.B. Public health, sanitation and hospitals are the exclusive responsibilities of the State.

Amendment of Rule 75 of West Bengal Service Rules

Sub-rules (aa) and (aaa) of rule 75 of West Bengal Service Rules Part I (Compulsory Retirement) shall not be admissible to holder of the West Bengal Health Services, the West Bengal Medical Education Services, the West Bengal Public Health-cum-Administrative Services, the West Bengal Dental Services and the West Bengal Dental Education Services.

Enhancement of Superannuation Age in Health Department

Age of superannuation of all persons borne in the cadre of West Bengal Medical Education Service (WBMES) is enhanced from 62 years to 65 years and in the cadre of West Bengal Health Service (WBHS) and West Bengal Public Health-cum-Administrative Service (WBPH&AS) from 60 years to 62 years.

Indemnity Bond by Post Graduate Trainee Doctor

Every postgraduate trainee has to execute an indemnity bond to serve this State Government for a period of three years after successful completion of Post Doctoral/ MD/ MS Course and for a period of two years after successful completion of PG Diploma course.