Telangana doctors oppose move to raise retirement age of medical college faculty from 65 to 70 years
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Summary
The Telangana Junior Doctors Association (T-JUDA), Telangana Senior Residents Doctors Association (T-SRDA) and Healthcare Reforms Doctors Association (HRDA) issued separate statements on Saturday, June 20 urging the State government to retain the existing retirement age.
Key Facts
Type Announcement
Source The Hindu - National
Published Saturday, 20 June 2026
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 5 million healthcare workers
Key Numbers
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
Target: 2.5% of GDP public health spending
1.5 lakh Health & Wellness Centres planned
Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right