Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Maharashtra Nurses Strike Continues, Disrupts Hospital Operations
Nurses in Maharashtra are on strike, which started on July 18.
They want the government to stop hiring nurses on short-term contracts and hire them permanently.
They also want quicker promotions and fair pay.
The government had a meeting with the nurses and said they might agree to the nurses' demands, but nothing has been officially done yet, so the nurses are still striking.
Because of the strike, many hospital beds are empty, and about 4,000 surgeries have been delayed.
Over 30,000 nurses in Maharashtra continue an indefinite strike that began on July 18.
Nurses are protesting against contractual hiring, demanding permanent recruitment and timely promotions.
A meeting with the Medical Education Minister showed some promise, but the strike persists.
Approximately 4,000 surgeries have been postponed due to understaffing.
The government has agreed to cancel contractual positions and promote nurses, pending official confirmation.
- Who
- Over 30,000 nurses in Maharashtra are participating in the strike.
- What
- An indefinite strike by Maharashtra nurses over demands including permanent recruitment and pay.
- When
- The strike began on July 18 and continues as of the latest reports.
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Nurses are striking to demand an end to contractual hiring, ensure permanent recruitment, and resolve pay disparities.
Nurses' Perspective
Government Perspective
Job Security and Pay
Nurses' Perspective
Nurses are striking to improve working conditions, seeking permanent employment and fair pay.
Government Perspective
The government is working towards resolving the issues while dealing with operational delays.
- Number of Nurses on Strike
- Over 30,000
- Start Date of Strike
- July 18
- Primary Demand
- End to contractual hiring and permanent recruitment
- Government Response
- Tentative agreement to cancel contracts and promote nurses
- Surgeries Postponed
- Approximately 4,000