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"The raise in retirement age of doctors in Odisha will neither benefit patients nor majority of the medical professionals. Most of those beyond 60 years in Odisha are occupying administrative positions and are not into patient care. Cuttack: The Odisha Medical Teachers Association OMTA ) believes that the state government should not increase the superannuation age of doctors beyond 65.The association's SCB Medical College and Hospital branch had recently convened a meeting wherein it was decided that they will request the state government not to hike the retirement age of doctors from the current 65 to 67.The members of the association had said if the superannuation age is increased to 67, the move will jeopardize the chances of promotion of many junior doctors. Besides, it will also affect the efficiency of many doctors. Giving them extension will in no way help improve healthcare," said a senior doctor.Alternatively, the government should allow them to retire at 65 years and engage those willing only in patient care on contractual basis..