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.

Enhancement of Contractual Remuneration of Senior Residents

Contractual remuneration of the Senior Residents after enhancement would amount to i. Senior Residents having PG Diploma @ Rs. 65,000/- ii. Senior Residents having PG Degree @ Rs. 70,000/- iii. Senior Residents having Post Doctoral Degree @ Rs. 75,000/- per month.

Fixed Monthly Honorarium ASHAs

Payment of monthly fixed honorarium to the ASHAs at the rate of Rs. 1300.00 only per month per ASHA with effect from 01.04.2013 until further orders in addition to their monthly performance based incentive received by them as usual, from NRHM fund.

Daily Wages Rate for Casual Drivers of BT Vans

Casual drivers of B. T. Vans provided by NACO in Kolkata and other districts of West Bengal on daily wage basis @ Rs. 227/- per day not exceeding 26 days in a month on the basis of their monthly working statement.

Appointment of GDA (Gr. D) as recommended by PSC, WB

The original applications of the candidates along with other relevant papers like photocopies of mark sheet/admit card/caste certificate etc. are lying with this office under sealed cover. You are requested to authorise a competent person to collect the said documents from this end.

Fair Price Diagnostic Scheme Monitoring Committee

Fair Price Diagnostic Scheme which includes services like MRI Scan, CT Scan, Digital X-Ray & Dialysis Services is being implemented under PPP at 47 government hospitals. Under this scheme the equipments are being provided through West Bengal Medical Service Corporation.

ACR of Group A Officers under Health Service

The new Annual Confidential Report for Group – A Officers belonging to West Bengal Public Health-cum-Administrative Service and West Bengal Health Service Cadres duly approved by the Department of Health & Family Welfare, West Bengal is hereby circulated.

Enhancement of Washing Allowance of Nursing Staff

Governor has been pleased to enhance washing allowances of Nursing Staff from Rs. 25/- (Twenty five) only per month to Rs. 150/- (One hundred and fifty) only per month in respect of washing charges of the uniform with effect from 01.08.2013.