Govt doctors' retirement age extended to 65 years

Government today approved extending retirement age of doctors of Central Health Services to 65 years with effect from today. This will enable the government to retain experienced doctors for a longer period and to provide better services in its public health facilities. Last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had made an announcement to increase the retirement age from 62 to 65 years at a rally in Saharanpur. Health Minister J P Nadda has said that this step will empower the government to strengthen the healthcare sector in the country. He said, it will help in providing additional doctors in the health pool of the country.