Maharashtra Overhauls Health Administration, Puts District Officers On 3-Year Performance Test
Mumbai: The Maharashtra Public Health Department will introduce an objective annual performance appraisal system for District Surgeons and District Health Officers, with officers to be graded on the basis of their performance over the previous three years. The initiative, approved by Health Minister Prakash Abitkar, aims to promote a performance-oriented administrative culture and ensure that…
Maharashtra's Public Health Department has introduced a new performance appraisal system for District Surgeons and District Health Officers. Officers will be graded on their performance over the previous three years, assessed on a 100-point scale. The new grading system, which went into effect on March 31, 2026, categorizes officers into four categories—A, B, C and D. The appraisal will focus on the actual impact of an officer's work on the district healthcare system, covering areas like patient-oriented services, grievance redressal, leadership, special skills, training, communication abilities, financial management, manpower management, and digital performance.
Officers recommended for the assessment must have completed at least three years of service, have no pending disciplinary proceedings, and maintain an unblemished service record. The reform aims to promote a performance-oriented administrative culture, encourage healthy competition, improve administrative efficiency, and strengthen patient services.
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