Telangana doctors oppose move to raise retirement age of medical college faculty from 65 to 70 years (opens original article in a new tab)

Telangana doctors oppose proposals to increase the retirement age of medical college faculty from 65 to 70, citing negative impacts on career progression and recruitment for younger professionals.

• Doctors' associations in Telangana oppose raising the retirement age of medical college faculty from 65 to 70 years.
• They argue the change would delay promotions and reduce career opportunities for younger doctors.
• Associations demand filling existing vacancies and creating new posts to support academic career growth.