A Doctor Loved by Villagers but Neglected by the System

"Sir, please don't go..." The love of the villagers, but a doctor neglected by the system.

A bitter experience of a system that does not respect honesty... The reality of a PHC doctor.

🏥 Posting: PHC Morocha, Solapur district Just completed MBBS. The government’s Rural Bond service started. Appointed as Class 2 Gazetted Medical Officer, the title says 'Gazetted', but experience? Completely invisible.

✨ On one hand: service, satisfaction, affection

Living in the village, conducting school health check-ups, women's health, and most importantly, special responsibility as PHC during the entry of Sant Dnyaneshwar Palakhi into Solapur district.

Communication with pilgrims and being warmly accepted as the 'village doctor'. Job satisfaction: 100%

⚠️ On the other hand:

Insult, interference, sorrow Disrespectful behavior in block-district level meetings. Rude words from local representatives, "You don't understand, listen to us only." Insults in the market by illiterate people. Despite providing 24-hour service at PHC, being a doctor started feeling like a crime.

🤝 The true glory is the love of the villagers

As the posting was ending and transfer to Sassoon was announced, local leaders came personally to meet. "Sir, please don't go... We will cancel your transfer!" That love, respect, and pure emotion were genuine, not political.

'Public representatives' may be honorable... but 'public servants' are no less.

I was not alone; agricultural officers, teachers, extension officers all experienced the same. Back then, it felt only IAS/IPS officers got respect, MBBS was a small post. It seemed respect was only for big positions, others were just workers. Now I realize I was very innocent and naive then.

Even after two decades, education, honesty, and hard work are not respected in the system. The shameless peak is some overzealous activists demanding verification of education, exams, and caste certificates of hardworking officers.

After MD, I sincerely wanted to return to government service. But those experiences crushed that desire. Good doctors are still needed today, but the system does not allow them to work.

Even today, my bond with that village remains. Recently, I went to PHC for a colleague's daughter's wedding... memories were revived.