There is a similar bond or service requirement here as well.
The Army Medical Corps has a proper bond. In the civilian scene, I believe its only a couple of years in a "rural" area ... with thousands of loopholes. To qualify for PG eligibility. And after that the grind of setting up your practice. Which is still ok if you are in India. But most guys will leave straight after their MBBS. So effectively the state/country gets zilch from him as a doc.
For the 80 lacs (Indian Rupees) the Army spends, I believe the current UG bond pay out is some 40 lacs. Used to be 3 in my day.