New Rate Applicable from October 1; AIMSA Credits Collective Efforts for Long-Pending Demand
Srinagar, October 21 (KNB): The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved a substantial hike in the monthly stipend of MBBS and BDS interns, including Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs), raising it from ₹12,300 to ₹25,000 with effect from October 1, 2026.
The enhancement was formalised through Government Order No. 747-JK(HME) of 2026, issued by the Health and Medical Education Department on Wednesday. The order sanctions the revised stipend for interns across the Union Territory.
The government order, issued by Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, Health and Medical Education Department, Saugat Biswas, IAS, follows a reference from the Finance Department dated October 20, 2026.
The move fulfils a long-standing demand of medical interns seeking an increase in their monthly remuneration.
Welcoming the decision, the All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA) and intern doctors of Jammu and Kashmir expressed gratitude to the government, leaders from both ruling and opposition parties, and officials who supported their demand.
Dr Mohammad Momin Khan, President of AIMSA J&K, said the decision was a collective achievement for medical interns across the Union Territory. He acknowledged the continued efforts of association representatives who worked to bring the issue to the attention of the authorities.
He also recognised the contributions of Dr Mohd Tasadduk, Dr Akib Javaid, Dr Shahnawaz, Dr Aiman, Dr Zamin, Dr Faraz, Dr Arooj, Dr Md Imran, Dr Milad, Dr Tawseef, Dr Tanish, Dr Faheem, Dr Ikhlaq, Dr Tufail, Dr Danish, Dr Farhan, Dr Momin, Dr Umair, Dr Faisal, Dr Jabran and Dr Sabrat.
The association further thanked Aga Ruhullah, Waheed Para, Sajid Yousuf Shah, Nasir Sogami, Altaf Bukhari and Sunil Sharma for extending support to the interns’ demand, while also acknowledging the role of other political representatives and government officials.
AIMSA described the stipend revision as a result of sustained advocacy, unity and collective efforts. The association reaffirmed its commitment to raising issues concerning the rights, welfare and professional interests of medical students and doctors in Jammu and Kashmir.
(KNB)