Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Punjab Approves Doctors, Teachers Incentives
The Punjab government has approved the addition of 300 specialist doctors to its health facilities.
These doctors will work in 12 different areas and will get extra pay for each patient they see.
The government also set limits on how many patients each doctor can see.
They will also get extra money if they are called to work at night.
The government is also planning to give more incentives to doctors and teachers who work near the border to keep them from transferring to other districts.
Additionally, the government has approved changes to the Societies Registration Act to bring charitable societies under the RTI Act and made it mandatory to install GPS systems on vehicles transporting sand and gravel to curb illegal mining.
Punjab Cabinet approves empanelment of 300 specialist doctors across 12 key specialties.
Doctors will receive an incentive of Rs 100 per patient for OPD and IPD services.
Patient cap set at 50-150 for OPD and 2-20 for IPD per specialist.
Night duty incentives include Rs 1,000 for day time calls during night duty, doubling to Rs 2,000 if not on duty.
Proposal for new incentive-based policy for doctors and teachers in border areas is under consideration.
- Who
- Punjab Cabinet, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema
- What
- Approval of empanelment of 300 specialist doctors and consideration of incentive policy for doctors and teachers in border areas
- When
- November 28, 2025
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- To improve healthcare services, address manpower shortages in border areas, and curb illegal mining
Government
Doctors and Teachers
Incentives for Border Postings
Government
The government plans to introduce incentives to retain doctors and teachers in border areas, addressing manpower shortages.
Doctors and Teachers
Doctors and teachers have been using personal connections to transfer to districts closer to Chandigarh, citing reasons like family health issues.
- Number of Doctors
- 300
- Specialties
- 12 key specialties including medicine, pediatrics, psychiatry, dermatology, chest and tuberculosis, surgery, gynaecology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT, and anaesthesiology
- Empanelment Fee
- Rs 100 per patient for OPD and IPD
- Night Duty Incentive
- Rs 1,000 for day time calls during night duty, Rs 2,000 if not on duty
- Patient Cap
- 50-150 in OPD, 2-20 in IPD
- Incentive Policy
- Under consideration for doctors and teachers in border areas
- Societies Registration Act
- Amendments approved to bring charitable societies under RTI Act
- GPS Mandate
- Mandatory for vehicles transporting sand and gravel to curb illegal mining
Sources
Punjab Cabinet approves empanelment of 300 specialist doctors
Himachal’s mining policy overhaul boosts revenue : Industries Minister
Punjab plans incentive policy for teachers, doctors posted in border areas
