SUBHASH MISHRA
Ranchi, Aug 23: The Junior Doctors’ Association (JDA) has held the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) management responsible for a canteen-related incident that left a lady junior doctor in a critical condition.
The doctor, a postgraduate student on night duty on Thursday, reportedly fell seriously ill immediately after consuming tea from the canteen.
She was rushed for emergency care and placed on a ventilator. At the time of reporting, her condition remained critical and doctors had not declared her out of danger.
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Unmet Demands from Earlier Memorandum
The JDA accused the management of ignoring repeated demands for improved safety and hygiene standards.
The association pointed out that following the KG Kar Medical College incident in Kolkata last year, they had submitted a seven-point memorandum to the RIMS administration. The demands included enhanced security, proper lighting, and better hygienic conditions in the canteen.
According to JDA president Dr. Ankit Kumar and other senior members, none of these issues were addressed even after a year. They claimed that had these measures been implemented, Thursday’s incident could have been avoided.
Criticism of RIMS Administration
In a joint statement, JDA office bearers alleged that officials in the RIMS management were more focused on financial gains than student welfare.
They charged the administration with imposing unnecessary rules and fines on students, while neglecting core issues such as safety, hygiene, and infrastructure.
The JDA has demanded the immediate removal of officials responsible for the management of the institution.
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Call for Structural Reforms
The JDA further demanded a complete overhaul of the student welfare and hostel management committees, citing a lack of accountability and growing disorder.
They proposed that the Dean of Students’ Welfare (DSW) should be elected by students rather than appointed by the administration.
Similarly, they insisted that hostel in-charges should also be chosen by students to ensure transparency and address student concerns more effectively.
