CM Omar approves enhancement of MBBS, BDS Interns’ stipend to Rs 25,000

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 20 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has approved the enhancement of their monthly stipend of medical and dental graduates undergoing compulsory internship from Rs 12,300 to Rs 25,000, says a report.
The Health and Medical Education Department has been directed to issue the necessary orders immediately.
‎Giving details of the development, the report said that the Chief Minister has cleared the file concerning the long-awaited revision, paving the way for a substantial increase in the monthly remuneration paid to MBBS and BDS interns.
‎”The Chief Minister has approved the file for enhancement of the monthly stipend from Rs 12,300 to Rs 25,000. The Health and Medical Education Department has been directed to issue the necessary orders immediately,” says the report quoting official sources.
‎The department is expected to issue the necessary notification on Wednesday, October 21.
‎The decision comes against the backdrop of sustained protests by MBBS and BDS interns across Jammu and Kashmir, who have been demanding an increase in their monthly stipend to Rs 30,000.

(Straight Talk Communications)