Page 1 of 12: Maharashtra Resident Doctor Strike

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February 28, 2006
10.00 AM

PRESS RELEASE

We, Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors, on behalf of all resident doctors in the state of Maharashtra are on an agitation against the Government of Maharashtra and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation starting on 28/02/2006 at 8.00 AM.

The most important issue is that of security along with our age-old demand for implementation of Central Residency Scheme and improvement in the health system and Post Graduate Medical Education in Maharashtra .

Time and again, we have put forward our grievances and given suggestions to the authorities. But the Government has given no timebound or definitive solution. Hence we have been forced unwillingly to take such a harsh step.

We are providing a copy of the letter containing our demands that we have given to the authorities along with this appeal to the general public through the media. We are also working towards a practical solution to alleviate the inconvenience caused to the public.

We proposed to conduct ‘Parallel OPDs’, minor operations to serve the common public, which is in the need of medical aid. We are working towards gathering funds, mobilizing resources and premises for the same. We are seeking help from NGOs and private medical practitioners.

We have approached the authorities and they have not shown any positive attitude towards finding an immediate and fruitful solution to our problems. Instead, they are misdirecting the public sentiment by giving false statements to the media to hide their failures and inability to find and implement appropriate solutions well in advance.

We would like to tender a sincere and heartfelt apology to the public for the inconvenience caused to them because of the strike. We urge the public to come forward and support us the dedicated resident doctors who have been serving them day and night, 24 hours in miserable working conditions without getting any help from the authorities.

Media Spokespersons
Yashodhan Deshpande ([snip] 10654)
Yoganand Patil ([snip] 94600)
Bharat Jigyasi (92232 52293)
Ramnath Gutte (93231 51693)
Sanchita Gupta (93238 03196)

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February 28, 2006
10.00 PM

Press Release

Our representatives met with the Municipal Commissioner and Honorable Minister of State for Medical Education and Research despite our discussions and our sincere efforts to sort out our problems nothing fruitful arose from these meetings.

The representatives of Central MARD had a meeting with the Municipal Commissioner Mr. Johny Joseph today afternoon. They put forth our demands to the Commissioner and discussed our grievances with him. He agreed with us that most of our demands were beyond his powers. They reassured the Municipal Commissioner that we are at no point trying to tarnish the image of the B.M.C. and we due to our miserable working condition are being forced to take
such a major and radical step. But we do not want to trouble the people all over the state therefore we are not starting a statewide agitation as yet. They requested the Commissioner to bear with us while continue our fight against injustice and continue our fight for our basic needs.

The representatives of Central MARD also met with Honorable Minister of State for Medical Education and Research,
Shri. Suresh Shetty. Also present at the meeting were Director of Medical Education and Research, Dr. Tayade and Principal Secretary, Mr. Khan. We again put forth our demands and grievances. We were heard but had to return from their doorstep dejected and depressed, as all we got were empty promises and assurances. No concrete action plan has been put forward and some of our demands have been out right rejected.

1. We demanded improvement in the security provided at the various hospitals throughout Mumbai (by increasing the powers given to security personnel or employing private agencies). In response to this they told us that for this they need to consult Home Ministry and they will try to do what they can at some point in the future.
2. When we mentioned the Central Residency Scheme where in issues like working hours, accommodation, food, canteen, etc. Were discussed the Honorable Minister begged ignorance about it and said that they would put up a committee soon which would come up with some suggestions after surveying all the colleges in Maharashtra . The Minister also said that as far as increasing the stipend went, they did not have enough funds at present and this will be considered at a later time.
3. When we raised the issue of decreasing or scraping the tuition fees, the topic was unceremoniously discarded saying that they were in fact planning to raise the fees from the present 18, 000 to a whopping amount of 50, 000 which amounts to an increase to more than 200%.
4. When the issue of Doctor-patient ratio was brought up they said that they would consider starting DNB seats again but nothing could be done about this matter at present.
5. When we asked for recognition of all PG seats they said that they would work on it.
6. When we talked of insurance for resident doctors they said that they will talk to private companies and would let us know at a later date.
7. On touching upon the issue of 24 hour library they said that would not be possible but they would provide reading rooms in hostels which a rather illogical suggestion as the hostel did not have even enough space to house the residents. No comments were made as to updating the library.

Our opinion after the discussion is that the authorities have largely ignored our demands and they are instead trying to give falsified statements in front of the media and public that is showing us in bad light. They are trying to project that they have fulfilled most of our demands but since our real demand is only a hike in stipend we are continuing the strike. This is not at all the case as we would gladly come back to work as soon as some concrete plans with definite guidelines are given. We have no interest in prolonging the agony of the patient whom we have pledged to serve for our lifetime. We only want to say that we are not in a position to serve the community in our presently anguished state.

Media Spokespersons
Yashodhan Deshpande ([snip] 10654)
Yoganand Patil ([snip] 94600)
Bharat Jigyasi (92232 52293)
Ramnath Gutte (93231 51693)
Sanchita Gupta (93238 03196)

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chachoch · Credits: 13527 My Scrapbook

Hello friends,

It's been a long time. But this time, I'm here with a serious issue. Please support the residents in the state of Maharashtra . Spread the information and try to get support for us.

Cheers

Dr. Kay

wondergirl · Credits: 13277 My Scrapbook

we are very much with u dr chacoch

Rueeta · Credits: 5561 My Scrapbook My Reading List 61 Books

I'm not supporting......We are TOGETHER in this!!!!

flower · Credits: 5874 My Scrapbook

it looks like the "diplomatic people" are giving the "committee bithao" [bleep] again.... they do it with a shocking sincerity......... committee bithao.. fir matter bhool jao........ its justly said tat "democracy" is a lie to fool the people. they really just make committees which veto every suggestion. simple and inexpensive as that. the strike has to continue terribly long enough to make any difference...... but then the people will have to go without pay for tat long. thats how these slobs want the strike to wither away..... while they sit in their plush homes and plan abt more profitable avenues.
on another note, some things tat must be done. u have to get hold of a news channel who will support us and not politicos. else they will continue to portray a bad image of doctors. then the strike will do more harm than good.
secondly, there should not be any shame on asking for more pay...... we r definitely in the wrong profession. should have joined call centres and gotten much higher pay eventually.
whichever way , things will not change.
even as rmo in private big hosp we get 1/4th of delhi pays.........
i sincerely hope things improve this time round. but thinking of the ppl who make the decisions....... well they'll never have to go thru such hardships so they will never understand.
all depends on how long the strike goes on.... if and when we can bring the system on its knees........ thats a really big if.........

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hey ,
why is it that pgs get this in Maharashtra ??
what is happeneing....people are forgetting to respect the docs i think
im with u guys

rick12 · Credits: 2641 My Scrapbook My Reading List 1 Books

AS ALWAYS Maharashtra GOVERNMENT IS ACTING DEAF TO OUR RIGHTS.. ( LET ME TELL U WE ARE NOT FIGHTING HERE FOR DEMANDS; THESE ARE OUR RIGHTS)
SO THIS TIME WE SHOULD NOT BACK OUT UNLESS WE GET OUR RIGHTS..
THE ATTITUDE THAT THESE AUTHORITIES HAVE TOWARDS THE CONDITION IS JUST BEYOND ANY WORDS...
INSTEAD OF UNDERSTANDING THE PROBLEM, THEY ARE POTRAYING US IN MEDIA AS MONEY-CRAZY-LAZY-PEOPLE-WHO-DONT-WANT-TO-WORK..
SAYING THAT IT IS JUST ON THE OF STIPEND THAT WE HAVE GONE ON STRIKE...
COMMON GUYS WE HAVE TO FIGHT THIS TIME...
HOW LONG WE SHALL BE FOOLED BY THESE BEAUROCRATS...
ITS NOW OR NEVER...

rick12 · Credits: 2641 My Scrapbook My Reading List 1 Books

ALL U DOCTORS ARE AWARE OF WHATS BEING GOING ON YEARS TOGETHER IN HOSPITALS ALL OVER Maharashtra ....
DOCS ARE BEATEN UP LIKE DOGS ...
POOR LIVING CONDITIONS IN HOSTELS..
VERY LESS STIPEND....

THIS HAS COME TO AN END ....

SO VOICE UR SUPPORT TO THIS STRIKE AS A PART OF MEDICAL FRATERNITY....
SEND IN UR POSTS AND SUPPORT THIS STRIKE...
LETS JOIN HANDS AND MAKE IT AN ONLINE REVOLUTION...
TOGETHER WE CAN , TOGETHER WE LL MAKE THE DIFFERENCE...

P.S. doctors from all over the globe can voice their suppport..
to know more about the strike visit maharastra forum

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Mumbai doctors' strike continues - NDTV

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