India, Oct. 8 -- In a first, Maharashtra has introduced a performance-based posting system for senior district health officials; their three-year track record will be assessed on a 100-point scale before they are considered for key administrative postings.

The new policy was announced via a government resolution (GR) issued on October 6. It aims to bring greater transparency to postings and improve the quality and efficiency of public health administration.

According to officials, the assessment will cover 11 parameters, including public orientation and grievance redressal, leadership, financial management, nutrition, medicines and sanitation, human resource management, response during natural disasters and epidemics, and implementation...