IMA has around 202 branches across the state, with as many as 37,000 members. The association ensures that the rights of the doctors are not violated, and also works for the betterment in healthcare sector.
Indian Medical Association (IMA), the umbrella body of allopathy doctors from the state, has decided to launch an educational scheme for girls called the Shikshan Mangal Sukanya Yojana. Under this scheme, every IMA branch will adopt 15-20 girls, and take care of their education. The main aim is that the girls get proper education at least till Class XII.
IMA has around 202 branches across the state, with as many as 37,000 members. The association ensures that the rights of the doctors are not violated, and also works for the betterment in healthcare sector. Every district branch has a different number of members, ranging from 2,000-5,000.
According to the scheme, interested members need to deposit Rs1.5 lakh to district branch for 10 years. The interest on the collected amount will be utilised to teach the girls. To identify the deserving candidates, IMA will take the help of government agencies and NGOs working for children education.
"It's very much true. There are a lot of places where girls are not able to pursue their education because of the lack of funds. This is the first year of the initiative, so we have restricted the number of girls we can adopt. I am sure most doctors will take part in the scheme. They just have to deposit the money with the branch, which will then deposit it in a government-run bank. After that, whatever interest we get on the deposit, we'll use it for the education of the girls," said IMA (Maharashtra) president Dr Jayesh Lele.
He added, "Educated women are more likely to educate their own children – ending the cycle of illiteracy in one generation. We need to give girls equal access to good quality education. It will also help the girls and young women understand what they can do in future."
Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD) president Dr Sagar Mundada said, "This is a welcome move. Such causes make the difference in the society. I hope most doctors take part in the scheme. This idea was discussed in our committee as well."
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