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[Dr Mohammad Momin Khan @DrMohammadMomin]

AIMSA leaders met J&K Health Ministry officials yesterday and today
Officials confirmed the Intern Stipend Hike Order is ready and will be issued shortly

Interns have given the administration time until 11 October

No order by 11 Oct → Strike resumes 12 Oct

[Dr Mohammad Akib Javid @DrAkibJavid]

On 8 September 2026,the Government of J&K recorded its decision that the matter of enhancement of medical interns’ stipend would be finalised within 30 days, based on the recommendations of the Stipend Enhancement Committee.

Today, 2 October, only 6 days remain until the 30-day period ends.
We respectfully request the concerned authorities to honour the written assurance and issue the necessary order within the committed timeline.

MBBS & BDS Interns of J&K are waiting.
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[Dr Mohammad Akib Javid @DrAkibJavid]

PRESS NOTE

23 Days Since the Assurance — J&K Intern Doctors Await Final Government Order on Stipend Revision

Jammu & Kashmir, September 30, 2026

It has now been 23 days since the Government of Jammu & Kashmir assured MBBS interns that their long-pending demand for revision and enhancement of the internship stipend would be addressed within one month. The assurance was given by Hon’ble Minister for Health & Medical Education, Ms. Sakina Itoo, following extensive discussions with representatives of the protesting interns.

The interns had demanded revision of the existing monthly stipend of ₹12,300 to ₹30,000, highlighting that the present stipend has remained unchanged for several years despite rising inflation, increasing responsibilities and the demanding nature of internship duties. The demand and the subsequent assurance have also received considerable public and media attention.

We have respected the assurance given by the Hon’ble Minister and, in the interest of patient care and the smooth functioning of our institutions, temporarily suspended our agitation with the expectation that the promised revision would be formally implemented within the stipulated period.

We will patiently wait until 8 October 2026, which marks the end of the one-month period communicated to us. We sincerely hope and expect that Hon’ble Minister Sakina Itoo Ji will positively fulfil the assurance given to the intern doctors and ensure that the final government order is issued before the deadline.

At the same time, we believe that transparency regarding the progress of the matter is equally important. Twenty-three days have already passed, and the intern community deserves to know:

- What progress has been made on the stipend revision proposal so far?
- What is the current status of the file?
- Which stages of the administrative process have been completed?
- What further steps, if any, remain before the final order can be issued?
- Is the process on track to meet the commitment made to the interns by 8 October?

We are not seeking confrontation or unnecessary speculation. We are simply seeking clarity on a matter that directly affects thousands of young doctors who have been waiting for a revision of their stipend for years.

We would also like to place on record our heartfelt gratitude to the entire media fraternity of Jammu & Kashmir for the unwavering support extended to the intern doctors during our protest. The extensive coverage given to our genuine concerns helped bring this long-pending issue into the public domain and ensured that the voices of interns were heard.

We once again request our media colleagues to kindly take up the matter with the concerned authorities and seek an update on the progress and present status of the stipend revision file. Your continued scrutiny and responsible follow-up can play an important role in ensuring that the assurance given to the intern doctors reaches its logical conclusion in the form of a formal government order.

We remain hopeful, patient and respectful of the administrative process. At the same time, our expectation remains clear:

₹30,000 stipend — formally notified and implemented.

We sincerely hope that the Government will honour its commitment within the stipulated timeframe and bring this long-pending issue to a positive conclusion.

Issued on behalf of :
MBBS and BDS Intern Doctors of Jammu & Kashmir
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[Dr Mohammad Akib Javid @DrAkibJavid]

21 days since the written assurance. Still no Government Order.

On 8 September, MBBS & BDS interns were given a written assurance that the stipend issue would be resolved within 30 days, following which we suspended our agitation and returned to patient care.
Today 21 days are gone and we are still waiting for the order.

Meanwhile, bills are being introduced to revise the salaries and allowances of MLAs and Ministers.
For politicians, bills move. For healthcare workers, promises move. But the stipend order remains stuck.

We work day and night serving patients. We are not asking for charity. We are asking the Government to honour its own written commitment.
30 days means 30 days—not another endless wait.
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[Dr Mohammad Akib Javid @DrAkibJavid]

PRESS STATEMENT
I, Dr. Mohammad Akib Javid, Joint Secretary, AIMSA and Interns’ Representative, Jammu & Kashmir, would like to place on record the concerns of MBBS and BDS interns regarding the pending stipend revision.
On 8 September 2026, following our prolonged peaceful protest and hunger strike, the Government of Jammu & Kashmir gave us a written assurance that the stipend matter would be finalised within 30 days on the basis of the recommendations of the Stipend Enhancement Committee. In view of this assurance, we suspended our agitation and immediately resumed our hospital duties in the larger interest of patient care.
Today, 15 days have passed.
We are now at Day 15 — 15 days gone, 15 days remaining.
We have respected the assurance given to us. We have returned to our duties, continued attending patients and fulfilled our responsibilities as medical interns.
However, we are still awaiting the final notification and implementation of the promised stipend revision.
Our demand has always been clear: revision of the existing stipend of around ₹12,300 per month to ₹30,000 per month, keeping in view the workload, responsibilities and nature of duties performed by interns.
I want to make one thing absolutely clear:
Our silence after 8 September should not be mistaken for forgetfulness.
We have not forgotten our demand.
We are watching.
We are waiting.
And we are counting every single day.
We gave the Government the time it requested because we chose to trust the written commitment. We do not want another confrontation. We do not want hospital services to be disrupted. We want the matter to be resolved through the administrative process and within the timeline committed to us.
Therefore, I respectfully appeal to the Hon’ble Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Sahib and the Hon’ble Minister for Health & Medical Education, Ms. Sakina Masood Itoo, to kindly ensure that this matter is taken up on priority and the commitment made to the interns is honoured within the stipulated 30 days.
Fifteen days have passed. Fifteen days remain.
We sincerely hope that the Government will use this remaining period to bring the matter to its logical conclusion and issue the necessary notification.
But let there be no misunderstanding: our demand remains firmly on the table.
If the commitment is not fulfilled within the assured timeline, the interns will collectively decide their next course of peaceful and democratic action.
We remain hopeful.
We remain united.
And we remain committed to our legitimate demand.
Day 15. The countdown continues.
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[Dr Mohammad Akib Javid @DrAkibJavid]

As a representative of J&K interns & Joint Secretary, AIMSA, I seek clarification on the latest communication issued by the Finance Department dated 15.09.2026.

The communication asks the Health & Medical Education Department to undertake a comprehensive review of the existing fee structure and its alignment with other States/UTs. However, similar reviews/assessments have already been undertaken in the past in connection with this matter.

If another review is administratively necessary, we have no objection but why restart the process instead of taking forward the work already completed? More importantly, such a process must not become a reason for further delay in the long-pending stipend revision.

The Health & Medical Education Department has given us a 30-day timeline. Today is Day 9 — only 21 days remain.

We respectfully urge the concerned authorities to expedite all necessary formalities and ensure implementation within the committed timeline.

We are following the process closely, counting every day, and remain serious about this commitment.
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[Dr Mohammad Akib Javid @DrAkibJavid]

Day 4 since the written assurance given by the Government of Jammu & Kashmir.

A respectful but clear reminder to all concerned: we have not forgotten, nor are we taking this commitment for granted. We are patiently waiting and, at the same time, counting every passing day.

The Government has committed to resolving the matter within 30 days. 27 days remain.

As doctors of Jammu & Kashmir, we believe in dialogue, accountability and keeping commitments. We sincerely hope the assurance is honoured within the stipulated timeframe and that the matter reaches a fair and lasting resolution.

This is not a warning or a confrontation—only a reminder of a commitment made in writing.

We remember. We are counting. We are waiting.
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[Dr Mohammad Akib Javid @DrAkibJavid]

Intern Doctors Clarification: Protest Is Apolitical, Demand for Written Order Remain

Srinagar, September 7: The protesting MBBS and BDS intern doctors of Jammu and Kashmir have clarified that their ongoing movement is completely apolitical and is driven solely by their long-pending demand for enhancement of stipend through a formal government order.

In a statement issued today, the intern doctors said that they have no political agenda and are not aligned with any political party.They emphasized that their struggle is a professional and welfare-related issue concerning thousands of present and future intern doctors across Jammu and Kashmir.

The interns expressed concern over what they described as attempts to pressure them into resuming duties through communications conveyed via Principals of Government Medical Colleges (GMCs) and Government Dental Colleges (GDCs). They urged the government to refrain from intimidating or pressurising college administrations and instead address the issue through constructive engagement and dialogue.

“ Our demand is simple and clear. We seek a written executive order, prospective in nature, regarding enhancement of intern stipend before September 15. We are asking our government for a formal written assurance and not seeking intervention from any opposition party,”the statement said.

The interns reiterated that they remain open to talks and dialogue at all times and believe that a mutually acceptable resolution can be achieved through continued engagement with the government.

They further stated that their protest is not against the government but is aimed at securing a formal written executive order that would provide certainty and clarity regarding the implementation of the stipend enhancement.

The protesting intern doctors appealed to all stakeholders not to politicise the issue and expressed hope that the government would address the matter through a written order at the earliest, thereby bringing an amicable resolution to the ongoing protest.
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[J&K Students Association @JKSTUDENTSASSO]

J&K Students Association Writes to CM @OmarAbdullah, Demands Long-Pending Hike in Monthly Stipend for MBBS Interns

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@RisingKashmir

[Iltija Mufti @IltijaMufti_]

For the past two years MBBS & BDS interns have demanded an overdue stipend hike. Today as they wage peaceful protests across GMCs in J&K I hope the government takes notice.

Our doctors deserve dignity of livelihood. Resolve this matter once and for all @CM_JnK

[IANS @ians_india]

Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir: MBBS and BDS intern doctors across medical colleges and hospitals are staging a agitation, demanding a long-pending hike in their monthly stipend

[Deepika Pushkar Nath @DeepikaPNath]

Following up on my earlier statement, today I held a detailed meeting with the intern doctors of different medical colleges of Jammu and Kashmir and assured them of my full and unwavering support in their legitimate demand for a ₹30,000 monthly stipend.

Their concerns are genuine and deserve urgent attention. If the issue remains unresolved, massive protests will be held across Jammu & Kashmir in the days to come to press for their rightful demands.

I once again urge Hon’ble LG Manoj Sinha Ji @manojsinha_ and Hon’ble CM Omar Abdullah Ji @OmarAbdullah to intervene and ensure an early and just resolution.

[Deepika Pushkar Nath @DeepikaPNath]

A fair ₹30,000 monthly stipend.

Those who work relentlessly in wards, emergencies, OTs and ICUs deserve dignity, not neglect. The government must stop delaying and resolve the issue immediately.

[Dr. Wasim Khan @DrWasimJKMSA]

Protests erupting across GMCs in J&K highlight the urgent need fr stipend parity & fair working conditions fr medical interns.This is a fundamental right, not a concession.Standing firmly in solidarity with our interns until every rightful demand is met.
@OmarAbdullah @sakinaitoo

[Greater Kashmir @GreaterKashmir]

#WATCH: MBBS interns threaten indefinite strike, demand fair compensation
#MBBS interns are an essential part of our healthcare system. They work long hours, attend to patients, assist in emergencies, perform night duties and shoulder responsibilities that directly contribute to patient care—yet receive just ₹12,300 a month.
Is ₹12,300 enough compensation for the responsibility, workload and hours they put in during their internship?
Watch the video as MBBS interns raise their concerns and warn of an indefinite strike, demanding fair compensation for their work.

[Dr. Wasim Khan @DrWasimJKMSA]

https://t.co/T2dLrevcyV

[Kashmir Observer® @kashmirobserver]

J&K Medical Interns Announce Strike Over Stipend Hike Demand https://t.co/jmvp2UkLIv

[Rising Kashmir @RisingKashmir]

Stipend row: #MBBS interns #protest

#Interns to suspend services from #Aug 31, seek hike to Rs 30,000

Reports @PeerzadaMansoor

@sakinaitoo @CM_JnK
@diprjk

https://t.co/5d4JGsANpY

[Exulansist @exulansistX]

#hikejkinternstipend
@OmarAbdullah @sakinaitoo @OfficeOfLGJandK

[Nadeem Peerzada @Peernadeem585]

Time is running out.
31st August 2026 marks the beginning of an *INDEFINITE STRIKE* by MBBS interns across J&K until our legitimate demand is addressed.
#hikestipend

@OmarAbdullah
@sakinaitoo
@DrMohammadMomin
@DrDhruvchauhan
@DrWasimJKMSA
@GreaterKashmir
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