MBBS, BDS interns in J&K start indefinite strike over ‘low’ stipend
Medical interns in Jammu & Kashmir have launched an indefinite strike to demand a stipend increase from Rs 12,300 to Rs 30,000. Protesters argue that their pay has remained stagnant for seven years despite rising costs and heavy workloads.
Why it matters
The strike highlights systemic issues regarding the compensation and working conditions of junior medical professionals in India.
JAMMU: MBBS and BDS interns across medical colleges in Jammu & Kashmir went on an indefinite strike on Monday, demanding an increase in their monthly stipend from Rs 12,300 to Rs 30,000.“Our stipend has remained stagnant for seven years, while in other states it ranges between Rs 25,000 and Rs 45,000 a month.
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