Unrest among MBBS aspirants over bond policy in Haryana

Medical aspirants are getting worried about the introduction of the bond policy in Haryana which requires the medicos to pay INR 10 lakhs every year in advance for the entire MBBS period.

The medical students have been raising this issue on social media and now the Federation of Resident Doctors Association (FORDA) has also reacted to the introduction of a bond policy for pursuing medical education in Haryana.

The policy was introduced by the Gazette notification released by the Haryana government on November 6, 2020. 

FORDA's official statement reads, "The notification goes on to state the various terms and conditions of the bond policy, the highlights of which are namely - increasing fees of medical education per year (inclusive of bond), duration of bond - 7 years of state service, bond amount to be deposited every year in advance - INR 10 lakhs amounting to a whooping INR 40 lakhs by the end of MBBS terms. This is subject to forfeiture if the candidate doesn't 'obtain' employment in the state and works for 7 years."

The letter by FORDA also highlighted that state bond policy is the major deterrent in the candidates choosing the medical profession as their career and has been at the centre of multiple incidents of agitation in the medical community in recent times. It puts a huge financial burden on aspirants, added FORDA's letter.

Some related tweets 

Here are a few related tweets on the issue:

"40 lac bond policy introduced by Haryana govt is an epitome of injustice. It is the worst form of oppression ever done on a student body by the govt. @AmitShah please review the bond policy."

"meritorious students are avoiding top medical colleges of Haryana like so called Prestigious PGIMS. Have a look at your 7 years bond policy and fees structures. Take back bond policy."

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