Rinpas Doctors Receive Higher Honorarium Under New Decision

Ranchi: The honorarium of resident doctors at Rinpas has been enhanced, with Health Minister Irfan Ansari saying the move will boost the morale of doctors and reinforce the state's health infrastructure.

According to a press release issued on Thursday, the monthly honorarium of junior resident (academic) doctors in government medical colleges and hospitals has been raised on the directions of Chief Minister Hemant Soren. Separately, the Health Department has granted approval to the file concerning the honorarium review of DNB doctors serving at Rinpas, Kanke.

Under the new arrangement, junior residents at Rinpas will see their monthly honorarium rise from Rs 54,500 to Rs 70,000 in the first year. In the second year, it will increase from Rs 58,500 to Rs 75,000, and in the third year, from Rs 63,000 to Rs 80,000. The hike amounts to Rs 15,500 per month for first-year residents, Rs 16,500 for second-year residents and Rs 17,000 for third-year residents.

For DNB trainees, the prescribed minimum monthly honorarium in broad specialties is Rs 43,000 in the first year, Rs 45,000 in the second year and Rs 47,000 in the third year. Post-diploma DNB trainees have been fixed at Rs 45,000 in the first year and Rs 47,000 in the second year.

Minister Irfan Ansari said the decision reflects the government's commitment to respecting doctors, delivering better care to patients and expanding modern health services across Jharkhand. He expressed the hope that the revised honorarium would motivate doctors to fulfil their responsibilities to society with greater commitment.