The Himachal Pradesh government will soon initiate the recruitment process for specialist robotic surgeons to launch robotic surgery services across the state. This move aims to provide advanced medical treatment within government health institutions, ensuring high-quality healthcare access for the people of the state.
A proposal outlining the recruitment rules for these specialist surgeons will be presented to the state cabinet for approval shortly. In addition to performing surgeries, the recruited experts will also train other doctors in robotic surgical techniques, helping build a future-ready team of skilled professionals in the state.
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu shared this information during a late evening review meeting of the Health Department held on Friday.
The Chief Minister stated, “The state government is committed to providing quality healthcare services to the people through public health institutions. Modern technologies and medical equipment are being installed in all government medical colleges and other health facilities across the state.”
He said the Atal Institute of Medical Super-Specialty at Chamiyana will provide healthcare facilities at par with AIIMS, Delhi, and robotic surgery services will soon commence at this institute. A robotic surgical system will also be installed soon at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Tanda, he added.
He also directed the department to initiate the process for installing robotic surgical machines at Hamirpur Medical College and Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla, as part of the state’s push toward advanced healthcare services.
He emphasised the need to fill vacant posts in the health sector without delay to further strengthen healthcare delivery across Himachal Pradesh. He said that the Directorate of Medical Education will recruit 100 new medical officers, while 50 additional nurses will be appointed at Chamiyana soon. The recruitment process is also in progress for paramedical staff, technicians, and other support personnel to enhance the overall capacity of the state’s healthcare infrastructure.
He added, “The state government has increased the monthly honorarium of operation theatre assistants from Rs. 17,820 to Rs. 25,000, and for radiographers and X-ray technicians from Rs. 13,100 to Rs. 25,000.”
Sukhu said that to address the shortage of paramedical education seats in the government sector, the government has decided to increase the intake capacity in key courses after 23 years to bolster the health sector.
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