Stipend hike: MBBS interns in Maharashtra GMCs now to get Rs 18k per month

Dr Shinde further explained that the initial proposal submitted to the state government by the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) was Rs 22,000. "Finally, the state has decided to increase it to Rs 18,000 a month. This took almost an entire year. Most of us are going to complete our internship in the coming months. So we accept whatever the raise is."

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In July 2023, ASMI had written a letter to the state government urging an increase in the stipend for intern doctors, highlighting that the monthly stipend had not been revised for a prolonged period, while MBBS fees continued to rise. The association also provided a comparison with higher stipends offered by most other states.

While acknowledging that Maharashtra is not among the highest-paying states, Dr Shinde expressed gratitude that the state addressed their concerns and increased the monthly stipend, reports The Indian Express.