LUCKNOW, Nov. 6 -- Government doctors in Uttar Pradesh can pursue higher medical courses, including super-specialty programmes, said deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak in a statement in Thursday.

The medical and health department has issued a government order (GO) outlining the rules and conditions for this initiative. Pathak said the government decision will increase the availability of specialist doctors in government hospitals.

"However, upon completing their studies, doctors will be required to serve in government hospitals for 10 years. Failure to fulfil this condition will necessitate the payment of a bond amounting to Rs.1 crore," the deputy CM added.

The facility is available for doctors for PG courses. Pathak said doctors ho...