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Hans India
3 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Govt hikes jr docs' stipend, averts indefinite strike
Hyderabad: Inresponse to the junior doctors' call for an indefinite strike from Monday, the Telangana government has increased their stipends by 15 per cent. The announcement on Sunday led to the doctors calling off their proposed action. Under the new pay structure, interns will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 29,792, while PG doctors' stipends will range from Rs 67,032 to Rs 74,782 over the course of their programme. Health Minister C Damodar Raja Narsimha instructed top officials on Sunday to increase stipends for junior doctors and honorariums for senior residents. The government subsequently issued a Government Order (GO 90), which increases stipends for MBBS/BDS interns, post-graduate doctors (both Degree and Diploma), PG dental students, and Super Speciality students, as well as the honorarium for senior residents, effective from 1 January 2025. With this increase, medical and dental interns will now receive Rs 29,792 per month, up from their previous Rs 25,906. PG doctors will receive a stipend of Rs 67,032 in their first year, Rs 70,757 in the second year, and Rs 74,782 in the final year. Super Speciality students will see their stipends rise to Rs 1,06,461 in the first year, Rs 1,11,785 in the second year, and Rs 1,17,103 in the third year. The GO also states that the honorarium for senior residents and doctors is being increased from Rs 92,575 to Rs 1, 06,461. Minister Raja Narsimha directed officials to ensure that these revised stipends are credited by the 10th of every month. A necessary Budget Release Order (BRO) has been issued to facilitate the payments for the entire year, and the government has also released all pending stipend arrears. With Saturday and Sunday being bank holidays, officials are preparing to credit the stipends into the junior doctors' accounts on Monday. In a separate move, the Finance Department issued a GO extending the tenure of senior residents, assistant professors, and other contract staff for another year, which will pave the way for them to receive regular salaries. It is noted that the Telangana Junior Doctors' Association (TJUDA) had threatened to go on an indefinite strike from 30 June if their demands were not met. Their key demands included the timely payment of stipends, the implementation of a stipend hike GO, and the provision of adequate infrastructure in government medical colleges. The TJUDA, representing junior doctors from all 34 Government Medical Colleges across the state, had consistently raised these challenges with the health minister and health secretary.
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
Telangana junior doctors to launch indefinite strike from June 30
HYDERABAD: The Telangana Junior Doctors' Association (TJUDA) has announced a statewide indefinite strike starting 30 June across all 34 government medical colleges, citing unmet demands and irregular stipends. In a letter to the Director of Medical Education (DME) on Friday, TJUDA stated that multiple representations had been submitted to both the DME and Health Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha regarding delays in stipend disbursement and non-implementation of GO 59, which mandates a stipend hike. Junior doctors also flagged issues such as poor infrastructure, faculty shortages affecting UG and PG education, irregular stipends in private medical colleges, and delays in scholarships and fee reimbursements for minority, SC, ST, and BC students. Despite repeated follow-ups and meetings with the health department, TJUDA said the issues remain unresolved. They emphasised that doctors are continuing to work over 36 hours continuously under physical and mental stress, often without pay for months.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Jr doctors warn of indefinite strike if demands are not met by Monday
Hyderabad: Junior doctors from the state have threatened to go on an indefinite strike from June 30 if their long-pending demands are not resolved immediately. Towards this, the Telangana Junior Doctors Association (T-JUDA) has written to Health Minister C Damodar Raja Narsimha on Friday reminding about their demands, which the government had assured to resolve on a priority basis. The decision to go on a strike comes after two meetings with the Health Minister this month have proved to be futile exercises. Their demands include timely release of stipends, implementation of GO Ms No 59 enhancing the stipend amount and ensuring adequate infrastructure in government medical colleges. The TJUDA, representing junior doctors from all 34 Government Medical Colleges across the state, stated that they have been consistently bringing to the notice of the Health Minister and Health Secretary the severe challenges faced by the junior doctors. Association president Dr J Isac Newton pointed out that they had submitted umpteen representations regarding their plight since last November. The doctors lamented that they are struggling to cope up with a dearth of infrastructure and basic facilities in medical colleges, while faculty shortfall was affecting both UG and PG courses. They pointed out that even private medical colleges were erratic in the release of stipends. They also highlighted the anguish caused due to delay in scholarship and fee reimbursement for minority, SC, ST and BC students. The junior doctors, who form the backbone of the state's government hospitals, continue to work under immense physical and mental strain, often for more than 36 hours at a stretch, said Dr Newton. 'We demand a GO and a Finance Department Circular mandating the release of stipends by the 10th of every month through a 'green channel' mechanism. We demand immediate implementation of the revised stipend structure and disbursement of all arrears from January onwards,' the association members said. The doctors also said that many colleges still lack basic facilities such as incomplete or unopened buildings (Nagarkurnool, Siddipet) and lack of water and transportation facilities (Bhadrachalam-Kothagudem). Student representatives must be mandatorily included in all infrastructure review committees to understand the ground realities. The acute shortage of clinical and para-clinical faculty is adversely impacting academic quality and hands-on training. The doctors demanded publication of a regular, annual recruitment calendar and filling up posts immediately to meet NMC norms.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Telangana junior doctors to launch indefinite strike from June 30
The Telangana Junior Doctors Association (TJUDA), representing doctors across all 34 government medical colleges in the State, has announced an indefinite Statewide strike beginning June 30, citing unresolved issues related to stipends, infrastructure, and working conditions. In a letter addressed to the Director of Medical Education, Dr A. Narendra Kumar, the association stated that despite repeated representations since November 2024, their concerns have remained unaddressed. 'Junior doctors in Telangana, the backbone of the State's government hospitals, are stretched to their limits, often working more than 36 hours at a stretch under immense physical and mental strain without receiving what is rightfully due,' the letter said. The key concerns raised by the junior doctors are: Delayed stipend disbursement: Stipends for postgraduates, house surgeons, and especially senior residents have reportedly been delayed by over three months. The association has demanded the creation of a Green Channel mechanism to ensure stipend disbursement by the 10th of every month. Non-implementation of stipend hike ( Although the government issued a Government Order (GO) revising stipends effective from January 2025, the hike remains unimplemented. TJUDA is demanding an immediate implementation and disbursement of arrears from January. Inadequate infrastructure in medical colleges: The association cited the lack of basic facilities like incomplete or unopened buildings (in Nagarkurnool and Siddipet), inadequate water supply and transportation (Bhadrachalam-Kothagudem), and poor sports infrastructure (Nizamabad's lack of a playground for 12 years). They highlighted the need to include student representatives in all infrastructure review committees. Faculty shortages: TJUDA flagged the acute shortage of clinical and para-clinical teaching faculty, which they say is severely affecting both undergraduate and postgraduate education. They are calling for a regular, annual recruitment calendar and immediate hiring to meet National Medical Commission (NMC) norms. Stipend irregularities in private medical colleges: The association has also demanded government action to address violations of stipend regulations in private medical institutions, urging strict monitoring and compliance. Delayed scholarships and fee reimbursements: Students from minority, SC, ST, and BC categories are reportedly being forced to pay out-of-pocket due to delays or denial of scholarship and fee reimbursement. 'Not a single student has received full reimbursement of academic fees to date,' the letter noted. 'All undergraduates, postgraduates, house surgeons, and senior residents will participate in this strike until our genuine demands are fully met,' TJUDA stated.
