Jammu and Kashmir doubles the monthly stipend for MBBS and BDS interns, including Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs), from Rs 12,300 to Rs 25,000, effective October 1, 2026. The move follows renewed protests or a strike by interns that press for an earlier promised increase.
Times of India and India Today both report the stipend hike and the same figures, framing it as a response to delays in delivering the assurance. NDTV adds that interns demand a formal order confirming the new stipend before calling off their strike, emphasising the procedural step interns want. Across outlets, the stated aim is to reduce financial pressure on medical trainees, with the timeline tied to the October 1, 2026 start date.
