Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Madhya Pradesh Medical Interns Protest for Higher Stipends
Medical interns in Bhopal are asking for more money each month.
They currently receive Rs 14,337 and want Rs 30,000.
They say medical education costs about Rs 1 lakh a year.
The interns also want compensation for colleagues they say were hurt when police used water cannons.
Their protest blocked traffic and affected patients at Hamidia Hospital.
Government officials said they were discussing the demands.
An inquiry will examine how the police handled Monday’s protest.
More talks were expected later on Tuesday.
Medical interns in Bhopal blocked roads and staged a sit-in demanding a monthly stipend increase from Rs 14,337 to Rs 30,000.
Protesters also sought Rs 1.5 lakh compensation for colleagues allegedly injured during Monday’s police action.
Interns said 3,655 MBBS interns study in Madhya Pradesh, including 2,055 in government medical colleges.
Police used water cannons to disperse Monday’s protest at the Government-run Hamidia Hospital, disrupting outpatient services.
An inquiry was ordered into the water-cannon use as officials held discussions with interns over their demands.
- Who
- Medical interns from government and private medical colleges in Madhya Pradesh, along with state officials and police.
- What
- Interns held a road blockade and sit-in demanding a higher stipend, compensation for injured colleagues, and action over Monday’s police response.
- When
- The road blockade and sit-in took place on Tuesday, following a protest on Monday.
- Where
- The protests occurred near Kamla Park and the Government-run Hamidia Hospital in Bhopal.
- Why
- Interns said their monthly stipend was too low compared with course fees and stipends in several other states.
Interns’ Demands
Officials’ Response
Stipend increase
Interns’ Demands
Interns want their monthly stipend raised from Rs 14,337 to Rs 30,000, citing course fees and higher stipends in other states.
Officials’ Response
Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla said positive discussions had taken place and that the issue would be discussed again.
Police action
Interns’ Demands
Protesters sought Rs 1.5 lakh compensation for injured colleagues and action against police officers involved in the alleged violence.
Officials’ Response
Authorities ordered an inquiry into the use of water cannons, while police said discussions on the interns’ demands were underway.
Effect of the protest
Interns’ Demands
Interns continued their demonstration through a road blockade and sit-in to press their demands.
Officials’ Response
The protest disrupted traffic near Kamla Park and outpatient operations at Hamidia Hospital, inconveniencing patients.
- Current stipend
- Rs 14,337 per month
- Requested stipend
- Rs 30,000 per month
- Compensation sought
- Rs 1.5 lakh for interns allegedly injured during Monday’s police action
- Intern population
- 3,655 MBBS interns in Madhya Pradesh, including 2,055 in government colleges
- Annual course fee
- About Rs 1 lakh, according to the protesting interns
- Police response
- Water cannons were used to disperse Monday’s protest
- Official action
- An inquiry was ordered into the use of water cannons