Chennai to hire 60 doctors on contract, councillors demand permanent posts

The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has announced plans to recruit 60 doctors on a contractual basis to address critical shortage of doctors at Urban Health and Wellness Centres (UHWC) across the city. However, councillors have urged that the appointments be made on a permanent basis rather than temporary contracts.

The Urban Health and Wellness Centres, inaugurated two years ago by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin under the Union Government’s Ayushman Bharat scheme, were intended to enhance primary healthcare delivery in urban areas. Each centre was envisioned to have a full-time doctor, a nurse, and support staff to serve local communities. However, many centres in areas such as Manali, Madhavaram, KK Nagar, and Kodungaiyur still function without doctors, leaving patients to rely on overcrowded primary health centres and government hospitals.

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Sun Pharma Gets CDSCO Panel Nod To study Semaglutide solution for Injection

New Delhi: Considering the bioequivalence (BE) study report of the antidiabetic drug Semaglutide solution for injection (synthetic origin) 0.25mg /0.5ml, 0.5 mg /0.5ml, 1 mg/0.5 ml, 1.7 mg/0.75 ml and 2.4 mg/0.75 ml, the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) functional under the Central Drug Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has granted approval to the drug major Sun Pharma for conducting a Phase III clinical trial study.

This came after Sun Pharma presented the BE study report along with revised clinical trial (CT) protocol no. ICR/23/013 ver. 3.0 dated 16th Jan 2025 before the committee.

Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist used to improve glycemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus, treat obesity, and reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in selected adults.

GLP-1 is a physiological hormone that promotes glycemic control via several different mechanisms, including insulin secretion, slowing gastric emptying, and reducing postprandial glucagon secretion. The homeostasis of glucose is dependent on hormones such as insulin and amylin, which are secreted by the beta cells of the pancreas. Semaglutide is 94% similar to human GLP-1. Analogs of this hormone, such as semaglutide, stimulate the synthesis of insulin by stimulating pancreatic islet cells and reducing glucagon secretion. They directly bind with selectivity to the GLP-1 receptor, causing various beneficial downstream effects that reduce blood glucose in a glucose-dependent fashion.

At the recent SEC meeting for Endocrinology and Metabolism held on 25th March 2025, the expert panel reviewed the BE study report along with revised CT protocol no. ICR/23/013 ver. 3.0 dated 16th Jan 2025.

After detailed deliberation, the committee recommended accepting the bioequivalence study report and recommended granting permission to conduct the Phase III clinical trial study as per the revised protocol presented.

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Telangana medicos allege stipend Irregularities: Fake transfers, Unpaid stipend at private colleges

House surgeons and resident doctors at the private medical colleges in Telangana have alleged that most of the institutes do not pay any stipends to them.

Further, several colleges take stipend amounts from the students and show transfer of amounts to students using illicit means, Deccan Chronicle has reported.

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Rs 1500 went missing from hostel room! Allied Health Science Student Ends Life Amid Theft Inquiry

Tamil Nadu- In an unfortunate incident, an allied science course student committed suicide recently. The student took this drastic step as she was reportedly under inquiry by a private hospital management in connection with a theft complain,t and her parents were also asked to visit the hospital. 

The deceased was identified as G Anupriya (18) from Tiruvannamalai district. She was an 18-year-old girl who was pursuing a first-year allied science course at a private college of health and sciences in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. She took the step at a private hospital near Nav India on Avinashi Road, where she was attending a training session. Anupriya was on a three-month training at a hospital run by the same management in the same area.

Also Read: Renowned Neurologist Dr Shirish Valsangkar commits suicide

According to the Indian Express media, around 6.45 pm on Tuesday evening, Anupriya tried to take her own life and was seriously injured. After first aid at the hospital, she was taken to Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH), where she took her last breath. After her death, the Peelamedu police were immediately informed, and the police started the investigation and sent the body for a post-mortem.

The investigations revealed that Anupriya was studying at a nursing college in the district and had come to the hospital for an internship, and was staying there. An amount of Rs 1,500 had gone missing from her hostel room, and the hospital authorities had questioned her about the money. She was reportedly depressed by the questioning, which allegedly led her to take the step.

In this regard, the college principal, R Manimozhi, who visited the CMCH, said that they conducted general inquiries with several students, including Anupriya, who was present when the money was said to have been stolen. She said that the hospital management questioned the student about the theft and sought a letter from her. The management also informed her family, asking them to appear in person.

Meanwhile, on Wednesday, her classmates gathered at CMCH and alleged that Anupriya was framed for theft. They demanded a fair probe and legal action against the college management, including faculty, who allegedly forced the girl to commit suicide. The family members also refused to accept the body and reiterated the same demands.

On this, the police questioned the classmates for more than five hours on Tuesday evening. However, the police have assured to conduct a proper investigation into the death.

Apart from this, a compensation of Rs 5 lakh was given to the family of the deceased by the hospital management.

Also Read: Low Doses of 5-ARIs Linked to Higher Suicide Risk, Lower Cardiovascular Mortality: Study Finds

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HC denies relief to doctors missing Tamil Nadu Medical Council deadline

The Madras High Court recently denied relief to a group of doctors, who were termed ineligible for the post of Assistant Surgeons for not having the required registration with the Tamil Nadu Medical Council (TNMC).

Relying on judicial precedent and noting that the candidates had registered with the medical Council after the deadline, the HC bench comprising Justice C.V. Karthikeyan observed, “The reasons stated therein would directly apply to these cases also wherein the Registration by the Tamil Nadu Medical Council/third respondent was after the crucial date on 15.07.2023.”

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Health Bulletin 19/ April/ 2025

Here are the top health news for the day:

HC denies relief to doctors missing Tamil Nadu Medical Council Registration deadline

The Madras High Court recently denied relief to a group of doctors, who were termed ineligible for the post of Assistant Surgeons for not having the required registration with the Tamil Nadu Medical Council (TNMC).

Relying on judicial precedent and noting that the candidates had registered with the medical Council after the deadline, the HC bench comprising Justice C.V. Karthikeyan observed, “The reasons stated therein would directly apply to these cases also wherein the Registration by the Tamil Nadu Medical Council/third respondent was after the crucial date on 15.07.2023.”

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AIIMS Delhi Ranks 97th among World’s Best Hospitals in 2024, PGIMER and Medanta also featured
Altogether, three hospitals in India- the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, and Medanta-the Medicity in Gurgaon have been recognised among the top 250 best hospitals across the world.

Newsweek and Statista, in their “World’s Best Hospitals 2025” report, have recognised AIIMS, New Delhi, as the 97th best hospital in the world. Back in 2023, AIIMS earned the 122nd rank in the same report. Its position was further improved in 2024, when AIIMS ranked 113th in the list. Now the institute has moved up 16 spots as it has earned the 97th rank in the list.

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Chennai to hire 60 doctors on contract, councillors demand permanent posts

The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has announced plans to recruit 60 doctors on a contractual basis to address the critical shortage of doctors at Urban Health and Wellness Centres (UHWC) across the city. However, councillors have urged that the appointments be made on a permanent basis rather than temporary contracts.

The Urban Health and Wellness Centres, inaugurated two years ago by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin under the Union Government’s Ayushman Bharat scheme, were intended to enhance primary healthcare delivery in urban areas. Each centre was envisioned to have a full-time doctor, a nurse, and support staff to serve local communities. However, many centres in areas such as Manali, Madhavaram, KK Nagar, and Kodungaiyur still function without doctors, leaving patients to rely on overcrowded primary health centres and government hospitals.

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Telangana medicos allege stipend Irregularities: Fake transfers, Unpaid stipend at private colleges

House surgeons and resident doctors at the private medical colleges in Telangana have alleged that most of the institutes do not pay any stipends to them.

Further, several colleges take stipend amounts from the students and show transfer of amounts to students using illicit means, Deccan Chronicle has reported.

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After 33 years, Centre to review Residency Scheme: Here Are The Key Details

New Delhi: After a long wait of 33 years, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has scheduled a high-level meeting to review and update the Central Residency Scheme, 1992. 

The meeting will take place on April 22, 2025, at 2.30 pm in Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi. It will be chaired by Dr Sunita Sharma, the newly appointed Additional Director General of Health Services (DGHS).

The government has invited several key officers and medical professionals to participate in the discussions. Noted attendees include- Dr. Sunita Mondal, Addl. DGHS, Dr. RP Joshi, Addl. DGHS, Dr. Anil Gurtoo, Former Hod, Medicine, LHMC, and Senior Consultant, SRBIMS, Dr. Sarita Beri, Director, LHMC & associated hospitals, Dr. Ajay Shukla, MS, ABVIMS & RML, Dr. Sandeep Bansal, MS, VMMC & SJH.

Also read- 5 Points about Central Residency Scheme all Doctors Should know

Dr. Geetika Khanna, Principal, VMMC & SJH, Dr. Arti Maria, Dean, ABVIMS & RML Hospital, Dr. Anju Seth, Principal, LHMC & associated hospitals, Dr. Bhavuk Garg, Associate Professor, Directorate General of Health Services. Presidents of Resident Doctors’ Associations (RDA) from LHMC, VMMC & SJH, ABVIMS & RML, Dr. Indra Shekhar Prasad, President, RDA-AIIMS Delhi, Dr Aviral Mathur, President, FORDA and Dr Lakshay Mittal, President, UDF.

Residency today feels less like a learning phase and more like a test of endurance. Long shifts, poor pay, lack of basic necessities and poor working conditions left the resident doctors exhausted both mentally and physically. Therefore, the medical community has been consistently calling for reforms in the implementation of the existing residency scheme.

Back in the 1990s, the Supreme Court bench took cognisance of the exploitation that occurs of young doctors in government institutions and directed the formation of a Uniform Central Residency Scheme that would set up a defining base for all functioning of resident doctors in the country. Taking note of the same, the government formed a scheme in the year 1992.

This scheme addressed several issues, including the number of duty hours done by a resident doctor, the issue of weekly off, accommodation of residents, leave travel concessions, etc.

Medical Dialogues in 2015 reported on the Central Residency Scheme. The scheme specifically provides the maximum number of duty hours done by a resident doctor. In particular, it says continuous active duty for resident doctors will not normally exceed 12 hours per day. Subject to the exigencies of work, the resident doctors will be allowed one weekly holiday by rotation. The scheme also says that resident doctors will be provided with free furnished accommodation, free electricity and water within reasonable limits as may be fixed by the government from time to time.

“The junior Residents should ordinarily work for 48 hours per week and not more than 12 hours at a stretch subject to the condition that the working hours will be flexible as may be decided by the Medical Superintendents concerned keeping in view the workload and availability of doctors for clinical work,” mentioned the scheme. 

Even though the scheme included these resident-friendly rules, they were never properly put into action, and young doctors are still found doing at least 70-80 hours of duty a week instead of 40 hours a week. 

For 33 years, the provisions meant to help resident doctors were ignored. Now, with the government finally announcing a plan to discuss the issue, there is a new sense of hope among resident doctors who can finally see the light and witness their dream come into reality. 

Sharing the information on social media, Dr Lakshya Mittal, National President of the United Doctors’ Front (UDF), expressed his support for the long-awaited reforms. 

Taking the matter to ‘X’, he tweeted, “After 33 years, a big step forward! After long and continuous efforts, @MoHFW_INDIA & @DghsIndia have called a high-level meeting on the Residency Scheme 1992 on 22nd April. UDF National President @drlakshyamittal and other key stakeholders invited to discuss long-awaited reforms. Time to protect our resident doctors. Let’s make it happen!”

The United Doctors Front (UDF) has been at the forefront of the fight for its implementation, tirelessly pushing for reform through multiple channels. The organisation has submitted repeated representations to the Prime Minister’s Office and the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, highlighted the issue across mainstream and social media, and collaborated with Medical Dialogues on a study exposing the harsh realities of excessive working hours.

RTI applications were also filed with both central and state governments, including several AIIMS institutions. Additionally, a detailed article by Dr. Lakshya Mittal, published in Rashtriya Sahara, brought much-needed attention to the matter. A writ petition is currently in preparation for submission to the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India. 

Speaking to Medical Dialogues, Dr Mittal said, “For years, the core mandate of the 1992 Central Residency Scheme, including the critical directive of limiting working hours to 48 hours per week, was forgotten, leaving resident doctors overworked, undervalued, and vulnerable. We sincerely hope that the upcoming meeting, convened by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on 22nd April 2025, will take a decisive step toward the strict enforcement of the 1992 Residency Scheme. There must be clear accountability, and non-compliance should be treated as a punishable offence. The well-being of our resident doctors cannot be compromised any longer.”

Also read- Stop Inhuman 36-hour shifts! Doctors Demand fixed duty hours, write to PM Modi

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Assistant Professor Post Recruitment At AIIMS Raipur: Applications Open!

Raipur: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, (AIIMS Raipur) has invited online applications for the Faculty post post under the Govt. of India Residency Scheme in various departments. The selection will be done on the basis of the Interview.

AIIMS Raipur is an apex healthcare institute, established by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna (PMSSY) with the aim of correcting regional imbalances in quality tertiary level healthcare in the country and attaining self-sufficiency in graduate and postgraduate medical education and training.

AIIMS Raipur Vacancy Details:

Total no of Vacancies- 21

The Vacancies are in the Department of Anaesthesiology, Burns & Plastics Surgery, Critical & Intensive Care, Endocrinology & Metabolism, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Medical Oncology, Nephrology, Joint Replacement & Reconstruction Surgery, Hematopathology, Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Rheumatology & Clinical Immunology, Urology, and School of Public Health.

The last date for submission of application:- 26th April 2025.

For more details about Qualification, Age, and Pay Allowance, and much more, click on the given link:
https://medicaljob.in/jobs.php?post_type=&job_tags=aiims+raipur&location=&job_sector=all

What are the Terms & Conditions?

Candidates must fill in the application form as per the procedure given in this advertisement. Candidates are required to mandatorily send duly signed application form along with self-attested copies of the following documents by speed/registered post so as to reach Recruitment Cell, AIIMS Raipur latest by 26.04.2025:

(a) Offline application form (Annexure-III).

(b) All mark sheets and degrees from class 10th onwards as educational qualification.

(c) Proof of Age / Date of Birth.

(d) Caste/Category Certificate for ST/SC/OBC/EWS/PwBD candidates.

(e) Experience Certificate (for experiences furnished in application form).

(f) NOC if working in Central/State Govt. Organizations/PSUs.

(g) Any other relevant documents which is required for ascertaining the eligibility for post applied.

The envelope containing the print out of application form and self-attested copies of documents should be super-scribed “Application for the Post of Assistant Professor (Contractual), Dept. of ………..” and be sent to the following address:- Recruitment Cell 2nd floor, Medical College Building Gate No-5, AIIMS Raipur, G.E. Road, Tatibandh, Raipur – 492099 (C.G.)

Candidates who wish to apply for more than one post should apply online separately for each such post, pay the applicable application fee, and email the application with supporting documents (as single pdf file) separately for each posts.

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Hospitals performing Unnecessary C Sections to face action: Health Minister

Hyderabad: Health
Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha has directed health department officials to take
stringent action against private hospitals conducting cesarean deliveries
without a medical emergency. Emphasising the importance of natural childbirth, he
suggested a robust C-section audit mechanism to identify and curb
unnecessary procedures.  

Also Read:Doctor, 5 staff members placed on APO after deaths of 2 women post delivery

The minister stressed the
need to increase the number of normal deliveries in government hospitals. He
instructed that the benefits of normal delivery and the potential risks
associated with cesarean sections be clearly communicated to pregnant women and
their families starting from antenatal checkups. To support this effort, he
recommended midwifery training for nurses working in government hospitals.

To improve maternal and
child health services, the minister called for further enhancement of
facilities at maternal and child healthcare centres. He urged officials to
encourage pregnant women to choose government hospitals for their deliveries.
Additionally, in light of the rising summer temperatures, the minister
emphasised the need for measures to protect pregnant women, nursing mothers,
and children from the heat. He instructed that fans and coolers be installed in
all hospitals, and that air conditioners be made fully functional in the
required wards.

Fire safety in hospitals
was also a key focus during the review. The minister inquired about the ongoing
process of filling vacant posts in government hospitals. Officials informed him
that over 8,000 posts were filled last year, and recruitment is underway for
more than 6,200 additional posts. These include positions such as Doctor, Lab
Technician, Nursing Officer, Multipurpose Health Assistant, and AYUSH Medical
Officer.

Also Read:46% of C-section deliveries: Karnataka to launch program to reduce unnecessary cesareans

The minister ordered that
the written tests for these positions be completed promptly, the results
released immediately, and the recruitment process finalized within a month. He
also advised that timely promotions be given to doctors, nursing officers, and
other medical staff who serve the public, and that proposals be submitted to
the government for filling vacancies created by these promotions.

Last year Karnataka government
also adopted a similar approach to curb unnecessary C-section deliveries. Amid the
growing rate of cesarean deliveries, which now account for 46% of births
and are overshadowing normal deliveries, the Karnataka government formulated a
special program to control and reduce unnecessary cesarean deliveries in
the state in 2024.

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Apply Now: Specialist, SR Post At ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Varanasi, Here’s Details

Varanasi: The Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC Medical College & Hospital), has announced vacancies for the Specialist and Senior Resident post on a Contract Basis. The selection will be made on the basis of the performance of the candidate in an interview before the Selection Board.

ESIC is a statutory body constituted under an Act of Parliament (ESI Act, 1948) and works under the administrative control of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India.

ESIC Vacancy Details:

Total no of vacancies: 25

Senior Resident:- 23

The vacancies are in the Department of – Anaesthesia, General Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, and Radiology.

Specialist:- 02

The vacancies is in the Department Radiology.

Last date – 24th April 2025
The date for the walk-in interview is 25th April 2025.

The venue and Reporting time for an interview is New Academic Block, ESIC Medical College PGIMSR & Model Hospital, Rajajinagar, Bangalore From 9.30 A.M to 10.30 A.M.

For more details about Qualifications, Age, Pay Allowance, and much more, click on the given link:
https://medicaljob.in/jobs.php?post_type=&job_tags=ESIC+Varanasi&location=&job_sector=all

What are the General Instructions For Candidates?

Eligible candidates, who want to appear in the interview, must send scanned copy of Application Form with supporting documents to email: dean-varanasi.up@esic.gov.in by/ before 05:00 PM of 24.04.2025.

The Applicant/Candidate should carry Original Application Form with supporting documents and original Demand Draft (as Interview Fee, if applicable) to the Office of Dean, ESIC Medical College & Hospital, 2 nd Floor, Pandeypur, Varanasi (UP)-221002 on 25.04.2025 (9:00 A.M to 11:00 A.M.) for verification of documents.

1. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC category should produce a valid caste certificate issued by the Tehsildar or Revenue Divisional Officer. OBC certificate must be recent and as prescribed vide DoPT, Govt. of India OM No. 36012/22/93-Estt. (SCT) dated 15.11.1993 which should certify that the candidate does not belong to anyone of the Creamy Layers.

2. Candidates claiming reservation under EWS category should produce their EWS certificate as prescribed vide DoPT, Govt. of India OM No. 36039/1/2019-Estt. (Res) dated 31.01.2019.

3. Horizontal reservation will be applicable for PWD (as per earmarked categories of disability) and Ex-servicemen candidates in accordance with Govt. policies. Appropriate certificate must be produced at the time of interview for claiming such reservation.

4. Application should be submitted for each post separately and in the prescribed format only. The application submitted in any other format or incomplete application will be summarily rejected.

5. All Candidates must have up-dated Medical Council Registration (NMC/ State Medical Council) with all post MBBS/ MD/ MS Qualification(s). In case, candidate(s) do not have up-dated registration from Medical Council, they have to show “Applied for document(s)” to concerned authority at the time of interview.

In case, these two clauses are not fulfilled, the candidate either may not be interviewed or their results will remain with-held in case the expert committee allows them to appear in the interview. Even after that, if, candidate selected, they must have to submit updated Medical Registration Certificate on the time of reporting to join.

6. Wrong declarations/submission of false information or any other action contrary to law shall lead to cancellation of the candidature at any stage.

7. Private practice of any kind will not be allowed for full time posts.

8. No TA/DA will be admissible for ‘Walk in interview’.

9. These vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease as per the actual requirement for the patient care. The competent authority reserves the right of any amendment, cancellation and changes to this advertisement as a whole or in part without assigning any reason or giving prior notice.

10. Canvassing in any form shall be disqualification.

11. The posts are contractual and the contractual engagement may be terminated/ discontinued by either side giving One Month prior notice to this effect without assigning any reason.

12. This, being a contractual appointment, absence from work for a period beyond the 07 (Seven) days without proper permission of the competent authority will amount to voluntary abandonment of engagement and automatic termination. The Specialist and Senior Residents are required to mark attendance manually as well as on Aadhaar Enabled Bio-metric Attendance System (AEBAS) daily during scheduled working days.

13. Hostel accommodation/quarters may be provided as per availability and rules.

14. In case of selection, the candidate has to enter into an agreement with Dean ESIC. Medical College and Hospital, Varanasi, on Non-judicial stamp paper of Rs100/-. The original contract will be with the hospital and its copy will be with the candidate. Cost of the stamp paper will be borne by the candidate.

15. Upon joining, the selected candidate has to submit a security deposit of Rs 20,000/-(Rupees Twenty Thousand only) as Demand draft in favour of ‘ESI Fund Account No.!’ payable at Varanasi, which is refundable after successful completion of contract and production of ‘No dues certificate’.

16. Mere declaration of the selection of the candidate does not confer the right to the post, but will be subject to scrutiny of the documents at the time of joining.

17. In case of non-availability of suitable reserved category candidates, the seats will be filled up for less than 45 days by Un-reserved category candidates.

18. The recruitments will be purely on contractual basis and selected candidates will have no claim for regularization of the service in ESIC. No claim will be admissible for any service benefits like PF, Pension, Gratuity, Medical Allowance, Medical Benefits, Seniority, Promotion etc.

19. The candidate who is in service should submit `No Objection Certificate’ from the employer at the time of interview.

20. Result will be displayed in Website: www.esic.gov.in Offer of Appointment will be sent through E¬mail. Selected candidates will have to join as per instructions mentioned in offer of appointment.

21. The Dean, ESICMCH, Pandeypur, Varanasi reserves the right to cancel/ postpone the recruitment process at any stage at its discretion and such decision will be binding on all concerned.

22. Candidates may contact Nodal Officer of Recruitment Cell, ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Pandeypur, Varanasi through E-mail: dean-varanasi.up@esic.gov.in for any further query.

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