All is not well: Telangana Doctors voice deep discontent over governance

“Many of us entered the service with dedication and a deep sense of purpose, but today we feel disheartened and undervalued,” said members of the Telangana Teaching Government Doctors Association (TTGDA) on Friday, adding that the ongoing neglect by political and administrative leadership is impacting not just their morale but also the quality of patient care and academic standards.

Hyderabad: All is not well with Government doctors in Telangana! Senior government doctors, especially those who are teaching in government medical colleges posted in various parts of Telangana, are expressing that there is a growing sense of disillusionment among government doctors, particularly those in teaching roles across Telangana.

Many of us who joined the service with dedication and a strong sense of purpose now feel demotivated and undervalued. The continued neglect by political and administrative leadership is affecting not only our morale but also patient care and academic integrity, the members of Telangana Teaching Government Doctors Association (TTGDA) on Friday said.

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Government doctors are unhappy with excessive interference in their work by the local District Collectors. “Daily micromanagement of hospital functioning by district authorities hampers clinical autonomy and academic focus,” a TTGDA statement said.

The Government doctors also point out the introduction of new rules arbitrarily without addressing the core issues. “Frequent administrative orders are introduced without resolving existing challenges like manpower shortages, infrastructure, or pay disparities. There is no guarantee of transfers to preferred locations, even after years of service in peripheral areas. No weightage or promotion incentives are given to those who willingly serve in under-resourced districts. For example, doctors requesting transfer to Ramagundam may be posted to Medak and vice versa—undermining both professional and personal stability,” the TTGDA on Friday said.

Senior doctors also raise the issue of stagnation in career progression. “Despite repeated requests, no Additional DME promotions have been sanctioned, affecting morale and long-term career growth. Doctors in districts like Adilabad, Kothagudem, and Mulugu are paid 30 percent less than their counterparts in Hyderabad, with no justification or support. Teaching doctors are denied surrender leave, casual leave (CL), and earned leave (EL) entitlements that are granted to other government employees,” the TTGDA said.

The average teaching government doctor in Telangana is frustrated, overworked, and unheard and this systemic apathy continues, it will further erode the quality of care in government hospitals and discourage young doctors from choosing public service,” the members of TTGDA said.