THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a major decision aimed at upgrading the health care facilities in the government sector, the cabinet on Wednesday decided to introduce casualty services in 37 taluk hospitals across the state.
As many as 140 posts have been sanctioned for casualty services. Taluk hospitals at Thodupuzha and Haripad have been upgraded to district hospitals while Irrikur CHC becomes taluk hospital.
The decisions come in the wake of widespread criticism from doctors about acute staff shortage in upgraded hospitals. The strike by the Kerala Government Medical Officers Association (KGMOA) on the issue had crippled health care services recently.
The cabinet entrusted Kozhikode collector to negotiate compensation package with land owners who have agreed to give land for the development of Karipur international airport development.
Other decisions
New police stations at Manjoor (Kottayam), Muttom (Idukki), Thankamani (Idukki), Edathala (Ernakulam), Cherupuzha (Kannur), Chithara (Kollam)and Malayalapuzha (Pathanamthitta).
Compensation for crop loss due to natural calamities increased. Kerala State Child Welfare Council staff pay revision approved.
Additional posts for Mamalakandom Government UP School which was raised to High School level without filling vacancies.
14.66 hectares of land sanctioned for Karuvatta medical college near Haripad medical college.
Title deeds to be given to 904 persons who are in possession of land in Pampa Valley and Angel Valley in Kottayam district prior to 1.1.1977 as per Kerala Land Assignment Act section 24 .
Additional posts for 30 schools upgraded under Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan. Aralam workers to be given benefits on par with government workers.
10 families to be given land at Pallichal under Chengara package. 32 poor families to be given title deeds for land in their possession in Krishnagiri village.
Honorarium of promoters, resident tutors and clerk-cum -typists working under SC Development Corporation raised with retrospective effect.
