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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