Students in Lucknow, India, are protesting due to delays in the Ayurvedic pharmacist recruitment process, which has been stalled for years due to court cases.
In Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, the Ayurvedic pharmacist recruitment for the year 2024 has faced significant delays due to ongoing court cases, resulting in discontent among potential candidates. Over 51 hearing dates have been set, but the candidates claim that the government is not addressing the issue, leading to widespread frustration within the student community. The last recruitment for pharmacist positions occurred in 2003, making this the first opportunity in 20 years that has now also been hindered by legal complications.
Currently, approximately 60% of pharmacist positions in the state are vacant, with a total of around 2100 sanctioned posts; 1002 vacancies were announced through the UPSSSC, but many remain unfilled. The candidates are demanding that the court make batch-wise decisions or that the government enable the UPSSSC to proceed with the written examination to alleviate the impact on healthcare services caused by these vacancies. This situation underscores the urgent need for efficient recruitment processes in the state's health sector.
The protesting students assert that the long-standing delays in filling these positions have critical implications for public health services in Uttar Pradesh. They plan to continue their demonstrations until their demands are met, highlighting the importance of timely government action and the necessity for transparent procedures in recruitment to ensure that health services are adequately staffed and able to meet the needs of the community.
