Government steps in after PwD medico at JNMC AMU alleges toxicity and excessive duty hours

Name: Government steps in after PwD medico at JNMC AMU alleges toxicity and excessive duty hours
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Anshika Mishra

Government steps in after PwD medico at JNMC AMU alleges toxicity and excessive duty hours - Video

Published On 2025-11-15T17:45:53+05:30 | Updated On 15 Nov 2025 5:46 PM IST

Overview

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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PwD medico at JNMC AMU alleges toxicity, excessive duty hours, govt steps in after UDF flags issue

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Anshika Mishra

Anshika Mishra is a dedicated scholar pursuing a Masters in Biotechnology, driven by a profound passion for exploring the intersection of science and healthcare. Having embarked on this academic journey with a passion to make meaningful contributions to the medical field, Anshika joined Medical Dialogues in 2023 to further delve into the realms of healthcare journalism.