Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government’s Health and Family Welfare Department on Tuesday announced a revision and increase in the salaries of contractual lecturers, readers, and professors working in government Ayurvedic and Homoeopathic medical colleges across the state.
As per the revised decision, the monthly salary of contractual lecturers has been fixed at Rs 70,000. The salaries of readers and professors have also been substantially increased. The remuneration of readers has been raised from Rs 40,000 to Rs 80,000, while that of professors has been enhanced from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh per month.
The proposal has received approval from the Finance Department.
Expressing gratitude to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling said the decision is expected to strengthen AYUSH education in the state and further motivate teaching professionals.
