Srinagar, Oct 21 (JKNS): The Jammu and Kashmir Government has enhanced the monthly stipend of MBBS and BDS interns, including Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs), from ₹12,300 to ₹25,000, with effect from October 1, 2026.
According to Government Order No. 747-JK(HME) of 2026, issued by the Health and Medical Education Department on Wednesday, a copy of which lies with news agency JKNS, sanction has been accorded to the enhancement of the monthly stipend payable to interns across the Union Territory.
The order, issued by Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, Health and Medical Education Department, Saugat Biswas, IAS, follows a reference from the Finance Department dated October 20, 2026.
The decision comes amid a long-pending demand by intern doctors for an increase in their monthly stipend.
*AIMSA, Intern Doctors Welcome Decision*
Meanwhile, the All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA) and J&K intern doctors expressed gratitude to the Jammu and Kashmir Government, political leaders from both ruling and opposition parties, and bureaucratic officials for supporting their demand.
Dr Mohammad Momin Khan, President of AIMSA J&K, said the achievement belonged to interns across Jammu and Kashmir and acknowledged the sustained efforts of the association’s representatives in raising the issue.
He appreciated the contributions of Dr Mohd Tasadduk, Dr Akib Javaid, Dr Shahnawaz, Dr Aiman, Dr Zamin, Dr Faraz, Dr Arooj, Dr Md Imran, Dr Milad, Dr Tawseef, Dr Tanish, Dr Faheem, Dr Ikhlaq, Dr Tufail, Dr Danish, Dr Farhan, Dr Momin, Dr Umair, Dr Faisal, Dr Jabran and Dr Sabrat.
AIMSA also thanked Aga Ruhullah, Waheed Para, Sajid Yousuf Shah, Nasir Sogami, Altaf Bukhari and Sunil Sharma, besides other political leaders and officials who supported the long-pending demand.
Describing the decision as a result of unity, persistence and collective effort, the association reiterated its commitment to advocating for the rights and welfare of medical students and doctors across Jammu and Kashmir. (JKNS)