Bhubaneswar, Oct. 28 -- Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today announced a cash award for doctors and health care professionals employed in government-run facilities in the state.

As per the announcement, doctors and health care professionals will be awarded with Rs 10 lakh and Rs 5 lakh respectively for their dedicated service in government hospitals.

As many as 10 doctors and other para medical staff will be chosen by a committee of expert doctors. The best professionals will be awarded by the chief minister at a state-level programme every year.

Worth mentioning, the career performance of the professional will be taken into consideration and he/she will have to complete at least 25 years of service to qualify for this.

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