Medical service breaks free from rural service rule
The students, however, pointed out that the move was beneficial to them. “The act came into effect in 2012 for the MBBS and medical PG students to serve a one-year compulsory rural bond for those who were under the government quota. Although there were benefits for us where we could get hands-on practical experience in rural district hospitals after doing our MBBS and with a stipend of Rs 62,666, there was also the disadvantage of students having to lose their one year to get their PG seat,” said Dr Shashikant Kamble.
Source: indiatimes.com