UP Doctors Demand Stipend Hike for MBBS Interns, FMGs

"Currently, the stipend stands at 12000 per month, which is significantly lower than that of other states like Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Delhi, where medical interns receive 20,000,30,000 per month," stated the letter.

"Medical interns work tirelessly in hospitals, providing crucial patient care, assisting in surgeries, managing emergency cases, and ensuring the smooth functioning of the healthcare system. Given the increasing workload, long working hours, and rising cost of living, the current stipend is insufficient to meet basic expenses such as accommodation, food, and transportation...Moreover, with the rising cost of medical education, many interns face financial difficulties, and a higher stipend would provide much-needed relief and motivation to continue serving the public with dedication," it further mentioned.

Highlighting how the State of Uttar Pradesh is making remarkable progress in healthcare, the doctors added in the letter, "..increasing the internship stipend would further strengthen the morale of young doctors and improve healthcare services in the state."

Accordingly, they requested to reconsider and revise the stipend for the medical interns in Uttar Pradesh to be at par with or better than other states. "This will not only benefit the interns but also encourage more young doctors to serve in government hospitals, ultimately improving healthcare delivery across the state," the doctors added in the letter.

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