In dilemma over Haryana government’s “Service Incentive Bond” policy, the MBBS students of government medical colleges have sought administrative and policy-level clarifications stressing complete disclosure of service terms and safeguards before giving their consent. The policy to incentivise doctors to opt for government service upon completion of MBBS degree from government and government-aided medical colleges in Haryana was notified in 2022 and is applicable from academic session 2020-21 onwards. As per the policy, the candidates need to execute a tripartite agreement signed between them, the bank and the government, and opt for government service after completion of MBBS degree in lieu of a bond of Rs.30 lakh minus the total annual fee, with a concession of 10 % on bond amount for female candidates. The government will repay the entire bond amount with interest to the bank in lieu of the service rendered by the candidate in government, else the candidates have to repay it. MBBS Intern, PGIMS, Rohtak, Akshat Mittal, a 2020-21 batch student, told The Hindu over phone that the government was seeking …