India, Jan. 17 -- Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday announced that private practice of Government doctors will soon be banned in the state. Addressing a gathering on the first day of the 'Samridhi Yatra' in West Champaran district, Kumar said his Government will formulate a new policy for enhancing hospital infrastructure and attracting private investments in the healthcare sector.

"Facilities in Government hospitals will also be enhanced further. The policy will also ban private practice by Government doctors in the state," he said. Kumar began the state-wide yatra from the remote West Champaran district after returning to power with a thumping majority in November. He was accompanied by Deputy CMs Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay K...