Argus News - AYUSH Doctors in Odisha to Earn Up to ₹91,467 Monthly

Bhubaneswar, Feb 10: Recognising their crucial role in strengthening healthcare services across the state, Odisha government, on Tuesday, has announced a significant salary hike for AYUSH doctors, working under National Health Mission (NHM) on a contractual basis.

The state government has decided to increase their monthly remuneration based on seniority — ranging from ₹20,000 to ₹40,000.

According to the new pay structure, AYUSH doctors having less than five years of service will now receive an additional ₹20,000 per month, raising their minimum salary to ₹56,948.

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Those serving between five to 10 years will see a hike of ₹25,000, taking their pay to ₹74,467. Doctors with 10 to 15 years of service will pocket a ₹30,000 increment, reaching ₹80,467, while those with over 15 years of service will benefit from a ₹40,000 hike, making their salary ₹91,467.

Odisha currently has 2,912 AYUSH doctors employed under NHM. This decision will cost the state exchequer nearly ₹1 crore annually.

Expressing confidence, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said that the move will not only motivate doctors but also enhance the quality of AYUSH healthcare services across Odisha.

In yet another boost for Odisha’s healthcare services, 250 new ‘108’ ambulances were flagged off. In a bid to strengthen emergency healthcare transport system, a total of 428 new ambulances are being introduced with an investment of around ₹111 crore.

Out of these, 150 ambulances had already been launched earlier, and Tuesday’s addition of 250 more will further reinforce the state’s healthcare services. These ambulances will serve as a reliable ‘lifeline’ for the people in times of crisis.