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Maharashtra MBBS interns demand Rs 30,000 stipend, threaten strike from Nov 2
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🗓 23 Oct 2026, 10:17 AM
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MBBS interns across Maharashtra are asking for a monthly stipend of Rs 30,000 and have warned they will begin a strike on November 2 if their demand is not met.
A group of MBBS interns in Maharashtra has formally requested a monthly stipend of Rs 30,000, citing financial pressures during their training period. The interns have submitted the demand to the state health department and the medical colleges they are attached to.
In a statement released to the media, the interns warned that they will commence a strike on November 2 if the stipend is not approved. They said the protest will involve a suspension of routine duties in teaching hospitals, which could affect patient care and academic schedules.
The health authorities have not yet issued a response, but officials are expected to review the request before the planned strike date. The situation is being monitored closely as it could have implications for the functioning of public hospitals in the state.
Stakeholders, including senior doctors and hospital administrators, have called for a dialogue to resolve the issue without disrupting medical services. The interns have emphasized that their demand is aimed at ensuring a dignified living standard while they complete their internship.
The potential strike underscores growing concerns among medical trainees nationwide about remuneration and working conditions during the internship year.
In a statement released to the media, the interns warned that they will commence a strike on November 2 if the stipend is not approved. They said the protest will involve a suspension of routine duties in teaching hospitals, which could affect patient care and academic schedules.
The health authorities have not yet issued a response, but officials are expected to review the request before the planned strike date. The situation is being monitored closely as it could have implications for the functioning of public hospitals in the state.
Stakeholders, including senior doctors and hospital administrators, have called for a dialogue to resolve the issue without disrupting medical services. The interns have emphasized that their demand is aimed at ensuring a dignified living standard while they complete their internship.
The potential strike underscores growing concerns among medical trainees nationwide about remuneration and working conditions during the internship year.