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Uttarakhand Increases Resident Doctors' Stipend to Over Rs 1 Lakh Per Month
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🗓 04 Oct 2026, 06:19 PM
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The Uttarakhand government has raised the monthly stipend for resident doctors to more than Rs 1 lakh. The move aims to improve financial support for medical trainees in the state.
The Uttarakhand government announced an increase in the monthly stipend paid to resident doctors, taking it above the Rs 1 lakh mark. This decision comes as part of efforts to improve the compensation package for medical trainees working in the state's healthcare system.
Officials said the enhanced stipend is intended to better support resident doctors during their training period, acknowledging the demanding nature of their work and the importance of retaining skilled medical professionals.
The revised stipend applies to all resident doctors receiving government-funded training in Uttarakhand, reflecting the state's commitment to strengthening its medical workforce.
Officials said the enhanced stipend is intended to better support resident doctors during their training period, acknowledging the demanding nature of their work and the importance of retaining skilled medical professionals.
The revised stipend applies to all resident doctors receiving government-funded training in Uttarakhand, reflecting the state's commitment to strengthening its medical workforce.