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Gujarat Announces Rs 21,840 Monthly Stipend for Foreign Medical Graduates
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 12:01 PM
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The Gujarat government has approved a monthly stipend of Rs 21,840 for doctors who earned their medical degrees abroad, according to The Indian Express.
Gujarat's state administration has formally approved a monthly financial assistance of Rs 21,840 for individuals who have completed their medical education abroad. The decision, reported by The Indian Express, targets foreign medical graduates who intend to practice within the state.
The stipend is intended to support these doctors as they integrate into Gujarat's healthcare system, offering a predictable income while they seek employment or further training locally. Officials indicated that the amount will be disbursed on a regular monthly basis, subject to eligibility criteria defined by the state health department.
The policy reflects Gujarat's broader effort to attract qualified medical professionals and address gaps in healthcare delivery. Details on the application process and the total budget allocation have not been disclosed at this stage.
The stipend is intended to support these doctors as they integrate into Gujarat's healthcare system, offering a predictable income while they seek employment or further training locally. Officials indicated that the amount will be disbursed on a regular monthly basis, subject to eligibility criteria defined by the state health department.
The policy reflects Gujarat's broader effort to attract qualified medical professionals and address gaps in healthcare delivery. Details on the application process and the total budget allocation have not been disclosed at this stage.