Government steps in after PwD medico at JNMC AMU alleges toxicity and excessive duty hours
Written By : Anshika Mishra
Published On 2025-11-15 12:15 GMT | Update On 2025-11-15 12:16 GMT
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The Union Government has taken cognisance of the allegations of excessive duty hours and discrimination faced by a female PwD medical student at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, AMU, Aligarh.
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, under the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, took note of the issue after receiving a representation in this regard from the Union Doctors Front (UDF). The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has now forwarded the matter to the Union Education Ministry and the Union Health Ministry for consideration and appropriate action.
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