Madhya Pradesh raises intern stipends after protests
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The government of Madhya Pradesh, India, increased monthly stipends for MBBS interns by 50% after a three-day protest by medical interns in Bhopal.
Hundreds of interns demonstrated and disrupted routine medical services across the state to demand higher pay. Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister Rajendra Shukla announced the decision following discussions with intern representatives, the Madhya Pradesh Junior Doctors’ Association (JUDA), and the Medical Teachers’ Association (MTA).
Prior to the increase, MBBS interns in Madhya Pradesh received ₹14,337 per month. The protests began after police used water cannons and force against the interns during a demonstration on the campus of Gandhi Medical College (GMC) in Bhopal, injuring at least four. The government responded to criticism of the police action by ordering an administrative investigation led by Shipla Gupta, Secretary of the Home Department, to determine if excessive force was used.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav directed officials to conduct an impartial investigation and take action against responsible officers. Following the stipend increase, the interns ended their sit-in protest near the Chief Minister’s residence.
