J&K CM Omar Abdullah Approves Doubling of MBBS, BDS Interns’ Stipend to Rs 25,000: Report

J&K government doubles monthly stipend for MBBS, BDS interns to Rs 25,000 after renewed protests over delayed hike

The Jammu and Kashmir government has increased the monthly stipend for MBBS and BDS interns, including Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs), from Rs 12,300 to Rs 25,000, effective October 1, 2026. The decision follows renewed protests by interns over delays in fulfilling an earlier assurance. The hike aims to ease financial pressure on medical trainees.

J&K medicos call off strike after Omar promises 100% stipend hike

Saugat Biswas, commissioner secretary to the government, health and medical education department, in an order, said that the interns will get the new stipend with effect from October 1

J-K: ‎CM Omar Abdullah Approves Doubling of MBBS, BDS Interns’ Stipend to Rs 25,000

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Chief Minister's office stated that the monthly stipend hike aims to financially support the region's young health professionals. India News | J-K: ‎CM Omar Abdullah Approves Doubling of MBBS, BDS Interns’ Stipend to Rs 25,000.

J&K hikes MBBS interns' monthly stipend from Rs 12,300 to Rs 25,000

The Jammu and Kashmir government has raised the monthly stipend for medical and dental interns to Rs 25,000. The revision follows protests over low payments and also covers foreign medical graduates.

Jammu And Kashmir Doubles Medical Interns' Stipend To Rs 25,000 Amid Strike

Jammu And Kashmir: Medical interns launched a fresh strike on Tuesday, announcing that they would call it off only after receiving a formal order confirming the stipend hike.

J&K CM Omar Abdullah approves doubling of MBBS, BDS Interns’ stipend to Rs 25,000: report

Srinagar, Oct 20: In a major development for medical and dental graduates undergoing compulsory internship in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has approved the enhancement of their monthly stipend from Rs 12,300 to Rs 25,000, with the Health and Medical Education Department directed to issue the necessary orders immediately.‎‎Quoting top government sources, news agency KNS reported that the Chief Minister has cleared the file conc…