From Rs 12,300 to Rs 27,000: Medical interns’ protests expose wide stipend gap across states
Medical interns in several Indian states staged protests over low stipends and long hours, prompting governments in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Uttarakhand and Jammu & Kashmir to announce significant pay increases. The moves highlighted stark disparities, with stipend levels ranging from Rs 12,300 to Rs 27,000 across the regions.
- ✓Medical interns in several Indian states staged protests over low stipends and long hours, prompting governments in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Uttarakhand and Jammu & Kashmir to announce significant pay increases.
- ✓The moves highlighted stark disparities, with stipend levels ranging from Rs 12,300 to Rs 27,000 across the regions.
- ✓Civic Domain: Categorized under education public notices.
Medical interns in several Indian states staged protests over low stipends and long hours, prompting governments in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Uttarakhand and Jammu & Kashmir to announce significant pay increases. The moves highlighted stark disparities, with stipend levels ranging from Rs 12,300 to Rs 27,000 across the regions.
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| Issuing Authority | Indian Express Education |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | EDUCATION |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 12 September 2026 |