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Rajasthan medical interns extend protest, demand written guarantee on SC stipend order
✍️ Medical Dialogues
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 05:01 AM
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Medical interns in Rajasthan have continued their demonstration, pressing the Directorate of Medical Education for a written assurance that the Supreme Court's directive on stipend payments will be implemented.
A group of medical interns in Rajasthan has prolonged its protest over the recent controversy surrounding the Family Medicine Graduate (FMG) stipend. The interns allege that the promised payments have not been disbursed in accordance with the Supreme Court's order, prompting them to seek a formal written guarantee from the state's Directorate of Medical Education (DME).
The demonstration, which began earlier this month, has seen the interns gather outside the DME office, holding placards and chanting slogans demanding transparency and timely release of funds. Their demands include a clear, documented commitment from the DME that the Supreme Court's directive will be fully implemented without further delay.
State health officials have acknowledged the interns' concerns and indicated that they are reviewing the implementation mechanisms. However, they have not yet provided the written assurance sought by the protesters. The situation remains tense as the interns have warned they will resume their strike if their demands are not met.
The protest underscores broader anxieties among medical trainees across India regarding stipend delays and administrative responsiveness. Stakeholders are watching closely, as any escalation could impact the functioning of teaching hospitals in Rajasthan.
The DME has scheduled a meeting with representative intern leaders later this week, aiming to resolve the dispute and restore normal academic activities.
The demonstration, which began earlier this month, has seen the interns gather outside the DME office, holding placards and chanting slogans demanding transparency and timely release of funds. Their demands include a clear, documented commitment from the DME that the Supreme Court's directive will be fully implemented without further delay.
State health officials have acknowledged the interns' concerns and indicated that they are reviewing the implementation mechanisms. However, they have not yet provided the written assurance sought by the protesters. The situation remains tense as the interns have warned they will resume their strike if their demands are not met.
The protest underscores broader anxieties among medical trainees across India regarding stipend delays and administrative responsiveness. Stakeholders are watching closely, as any escalation could impact the functioning of teaching hospitals in Rajasthan.
The DME has scheduled a meeting with representative intern leaders later this week, aiming to resolve the dispute and restore normal academic activities.