J&K Govt Raises Monthly Stipend for Medical Interns to ₹25,000

The Jammu & Kashmir government has doubled the monthly stipend for medical interns, raising it to ₹25,000. The move is intended to ease the financial burden on young doctors who serve in public hospitals across the state. All medical interns, regardless of specialty, will receive the increased stipend from the next payment cycle. The decision is part of a broader effort to strengthen the state's healthcare workforce and attract talent to public sector positions.