Healthcare Policy

Bihar Private Practice Ban: Nitish Government Ends Dual Practice for State Doctors

Bihar Private Practice Ban: Nitish Government Ends Dual Practice for State Doctors

April 11, 2026

Bihar Health Department New Guidelines: The Bihar government has officially banned government doctors from engaging in private practice, introducing Non-Practice Allowance (NPA) and special incentives to compensate for financial losses while ensuring dedicated healthcare services in state-run hospitals.