The chief minister had on Thursday asked officials to see whether the post of “semi-doctors” can be introduced by promoting senior nurses with several years of experience
Former director of health services Dr Pradip Mitra said, “If the government wants they can introduce a diploma course but it will not go down well with doctors. Within a few years, plenty of doctors will graduate.
Pradyot Bikram Manikya Deb Barma, chief of Tipra Motha Party (TMP), which has demanded a separate state for indigenous communities, 'Tipraland', may emerge as a kingmaker in the upcoming state assembly elections.