Increase in the retirement age of doctors of the Central Health Services

Prime Minister approves retirement age of doctors of Central Health Services to 65 years

Question: Recently the Prime Minister approved the proposal of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for enhancing the age of superannuation of all doctors of the Central Health Service to-
(a) 63 Years
(b) 64 Years
(c) 66 Years
(d) 65 Years
Ans:(d)
Related facts:

  • On 31 May 2016 the Prime Minister approved the proposal of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for enhancing the age of superannuation of all doctors of the Central Health Service to 65 years.
  • The change will be in effect from 31st May 2016.
  • This will enable the Government to retain experienced doctors for a longer period, and to provide better services in its public health facilities, particularly to the poorest, who are entirely dependent on public facilities.

Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=145818
http://www.narendramodi.in/prime-minister-approves-retirement-age-of-doctors-of-central-health-services-to-65-years-483840