Madhya Pradesh govt. hikes MBBS intern stipend by 50% amid protests, hindered medical services
The Madhya Pradesh government announced a 50% increase in the monthly stipend for MBBS interns, raising it from ₹14,337 to ₹21,505, after three days of protests by interns across the state. The move also prompted an administrative probe into the police’s use of water cannons and lathi charge during earlier demonstrations.
- ✓The Madhya Pradesh government announced a 50% increase in the monthly stipend for MBBS interns, raising it from ₹14,337 to ₹21,505, after three days of protests by interns across the state.
- ✓Under the new policy, the stipend will rise from the current ₹14,337 to approximately ₹21,505 per month.
- ✓The protests began on September 7, when police deployed water cannons and a lathi charge at Gandhi Medical College (GMC) campus, injuring at least four interns.
The state cabinet, represented by Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister Rajendra Shukla, declared on September 9, 2026 that the monthly allowance for MBBS interns will be increased by half. The announcement came after sustained sit‑ins by hundreds of interns in Bhopal and negotiations involving the Madhya Pradesh Junior Doctors’ Association (JUDA) and the Medical Teachers’ Association (MTA). Shukla communicated the decision on the social platform X, emphasizing swift and sensitive action in response to the youth’s demands.
Under the new policy, the stipend will rise from the current ₹14,337 to approximately ₹21,505 per month. The protests began on September 7, when police deployed water cannons and a lathi charge at Gandhi Medical College (GMC) campus, injuring at least four interns. Two policemen were later attached to police lines for their role in the crackdown. The Home Department has appointed Secretary Shipla Gupta as the investigating officer to examine whether “more than necessary” force was used, with a report due within seven days.
The dispute highlighted broader tensions between medical trainees and authorities, as several doctors’ bodies, including JUDA and senior faculty groups, had been boycotting routine outpatient services across Madhya Pradesh. The stipend hike addresses a long‑standing demand of intern doctors and is expected to restore normal functioning of hospitals. The government’s decision also signals a willingness to review law‑enforcement actions, with the Chief Minister reportedly upset over the earlier police response and directing an impartial inquiry.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | HEALTH |
| Jurisdiction | MP State |
| Publication Date | 9 September 2026 |