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Jammu and Kashmir medical intern strike escalates

Overview

Medical interns in Jammu and Kashmir have escalated their indefinite strike following failed negotiations with Health and Medical Education Minister Sakina Ittoo. While Minister Ittoo has characterized the demand to increase monthly stipends from Rs 12,300 to Rs 30,000 as “genuine” and noted the proposal is with the Finance Department, interns refuse to resume clinical duties without a formal written commitment.

Protests have intensified, with interns from the Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) in Bemina launching a hunger strike. The protesters maintain that verbal assurances are insufficient to prevent further administrative delays.

Amidst the escalation, Srinagar MP Ruhullah Mehdi has criticized the administration, alleging that government medical college principals are attempting to coerce interns into ending the strike. Mehdi highlighted a discrepancy between the Health Minister’s stance and reports that institutional heads are warning interns of consequences for continuing their agitation. Minister Ittoo has previously accused opposition parties of showing “false sympathy” and politicizing the situation.

Entities

Jammu and Kashmir · Sakina Itoo · Yogi Adityanath · Associated Government Medical College and Hospital Doda · SKIMS Medical College

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Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Jammu and Kashmir medical interns launch hunger strike over stipend demands

    Medical interns in Jammu and Kashmir have launched a hunger strike demanding a formal written order for increased stipends, amid allegations of coercion by college principals to end the protest.

  2. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Jammu and Kashmir medical interns continue strike after failed talks

    Medical interns in Jammu and Kashmir continue an indefinite strike after failing to secure a written commitment from Health Minister Sakina Itoo regarding a proposed stipend increase.

  3. 10 days ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Medical interns in Jammu and Kashmir strike for higher stipends

    Medical interns in Jammu and Kashmir are striking for a third day, demanding a stipend increase from approximately Rs 12,000 to Rs 25,000 to match regional standards and reflect their clinical workload.

  4. 12 days ago

    [HEALTH] 6 sources
    Jammu and Kashmir medical interns strike for stipend hike

    MBBS and BDS interns in Jammu and Kashmir have launched an indefinite strike, demanding a monthly stipend increase from Rs 12,300 to Rs 30,000 to match rising costs and regional standards.

  5. 14 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Jammu and Kashmir medical interns announce strike over stipend demands

    Medical and dental interns in Jammu and Kashmir will strike from August 31, demanding a monthly stipend increase from Rs 12,300 to Rs 30,000 to match rising living costs and workloads.

  6. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Uttar Pradesh increases MBBS and BDS intern stipends to Rs 25,000

    The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has more than doubled the monthly stipend for MBBS and BDS interns from Rs 12,000 to Rs 25,000, benefiting over 20,000 medical students following recent protests.

Sources

bhaskarhindi.com · greaterkashmir.com · jknewsline.com · kashmirlife.net · latestly.com · medicaldialogues.in · navbharatlive.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · risingkashmir.com · socialnews.xyz · thebluegrassspecial.com · thekashmirimages.com · timesnownews.com

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