J&K doubles MBBS, BDS interns’ stipend day after agitation begins
Srinagar, Oct 21: Strike has worked for MBBS, BDS interns in J&K. A day after the interns launched their second round of indefinite strike over the delay in stipend enhancement, a formal order was issued today. The government order issued on Wednesday has doubled their monthly stipend to Rs 25,000.
The order was issued by Health and Medical Education Department Wednesday evening. The government Order No 747-JK(HME) of 2026, sanctioned an increase of stipend from Rs 12,300 to Rs 25,000 per month for MBBS and BDS interns. The revised stipend will also be paid to Foreign Medical Graduates…
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