MBBS/BDS interns in J&K to get montly stipend of Rs 25,000

Jammu, Oct 21:

Conceding the long pending demand of MBBS and BDS interns in J&K, the Omar Abdullah led NC government has increased the monthly stipend of the medicos from Rs 12,300 to Rs 25,000 from October 1 this year.

“Sanction is hereby accorded to the enhancement of the monthly stipend payable to MBBS/BDS interns, including Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs), in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, from ₹12,300/- to ₹25,000/- per month, with effect from 01.10.2026,” stated an order issued by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir.

It may be stated here that health services were badly affected various government run hospitals on Tuesday after hundreds of MBBS and BDS interns went on a strike. The NC government and its health minister Sakina Itoo had promised the hike and had given a written assurance that their stipend would be increased within a month.

Following the deadline, the MBBS interns had gone on a strike on Tuesday that brought the government to its knees.