In a major reform aimed at strengthening healthcare services, the Haryana Government has taken a decision to enhance the educational qualification for Operation Theatre (OT) Assistants. The Operation Theatre Assistant Welfare Association, Haryana, has welcomed the decision to raise the qualification for OT Assistants from “10+2 Science” to “B.Sc. OT Technology”.
A delegation led by Association President Rahul Jaglan and General Secretary Rajender Singh met Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao in Chandigarh today. During the meeting, they expressed their gratitude to the Minister for this historic decision.
Members of the Association said that this decision is not merely an academic reform, but a landmark step towards modernising and strengthening Haryana’s government healthcare services. They said the move would significantly improve the quality of surgical services in government hospitals and further ensure patient safety.
Health Minister Arti Singh Rao said that under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, the cashless surgical load on hospitals has been increasing continuously. In such a scenario, technically skilled staff are essential for the effective handling of modern and advanced surgical equipment.
Keeping this in view, the state government has decided to implement “B.Sc. OT Technology” as the required qualification. She said that the operation theatre is the “backbone” of any hospital or medical institution.
OT Assistants (OTAs) are technically qualified and responsible personnel who ensure the smooth, safe and effective functioning of this department. In the modern healthcare system, successful surgeries depend on a skilled operation theatre team, and the government’s decision will further strengthen this system.
The Health Minister also called upon members of the Association to serve the public with complete dedication, commitment and professional efficiency.