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MISCELLANEOUS OCCUPATIONS
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MEDICAL, LEGAL AND TEACHING PROFESSION
In the category of Arts, Letters and Sciences enumerated in the Census, doctors, lawyers and teachers form an important group. An increase in the number of persons following these professions is an indication of the educational achievement of the society. A survey was conducted in Khanapur, Shirala, Walwa, Tasgaon, Jath, Miraj and Ashta to assess the economic status of persons belonging to this category of profession.
Income and Employment.
The income of a teacher was found to be between Rs. 125 and Rs. 300 and that of lecturers and professors between Rs. 300 and Rs. 600.
The 1951 census reported the total number of persons engaged in educational services and research at 2,767 in the former South Satara district. Out of this 464 were females. In 1961 the number of primary teachers, high school teachers and professors in Sangli district was 4,301, 820 and 146, respectively. The number of primary schools, high schools and colleges was 1,046, 95 and 5, respectively. By 31st March 1962, the number of primary schools increased to 1,102, whereas the number of secondary schools stood at 127. In 1962-63 there were nine colleges in the district.
The medical profession has become very lucrative during the last two decades. The number of medical graduates has increased considerably. Nowadays, a doctor or a registered medical practitioner even in the villages is not a rarity.
People have become more health conscious today and hence there is a substantial increase in the number of medical practitioners. The income of a doctor ranged between Rs. 300 and 1,200 per month.
According to 1951 census persons engaged in this profession in the former South Satara district numbered 875 including medical practitioners and persons employed in other health services. In 1961, there were 470 medical practitioners in the Sangli district. Besides, there were 882 nurses, pharmacists and other technicians.
Along with the general increase in the educational standards, the number of persons taking to law has registered an upward trend. However, all of them do not take up to practising in the Courts. They go in for different jobs, such as secretarial work, labour officers, income-tax practitioners, etc. Those in the legal field specialize either on civil or criminal side.
In 1961, the Census enumerated the number of persons engaged in this profession at 346 in the former South Satara district, including those in services. At the time of the survey the total number of pleaders was 194 of whom three were barristers.
The income of a lawyer varies between Rs. 300 and Rs. 1,000 depending on the reputation and the extent of practice.
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