Archive · 13 Jun 2025
VIMS Doctors Protest for Higher Salaries and Contract Renewal
Doctors working at a hospital called VIMS in Visakhapatnam held a silent protest.
They want more money.
They've been working for over three years and feel they aren't paid enough.
They currently make Rs 92,000 a month, but some doctors at another hospital make more.
They also noted that students get paid more than them.
They want their contracts renewed with higher salaries to match the pay of others.
Assistant professors at Visakha Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS) protested for a salary hike.
The protest took place on Thursday from 9 am to 11 am.
Doctors are seeking a salary increase after working for over three years at Rs 92,000 per month.
Doctors at Palasa Kidney Hospital receive a higher salary on a contract basis.
The assistant professors demand contract renewal with increased salaries.
- Who
- Assistant professors at VIMS.
- What
- Doctors protested demanding a salary hike.
- When
- Thursday from 9 am to 11 am.
- Where
- Visakha Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS), Visakhapatnam.
- Why
- To demand salary hike and contract renewal.
VIMS Assistant Professors
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Salary Disparity
VIMS Assistant Professors
The assistant professors believe their current salary is too low compared to others with similar roles.
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Contract and Salary
VIMS Assistant Professors
They demand contract renewal with increased salaries.
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- Hospital
- Visakha Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS)
- Protest Date
- Thursday
- Protest Time
- 9 am to 11 am
- Doctors' Current Salary
- Rs 92,000 per month
- Doctors' Demand
- Salary hike and contract renewal
- Comparable Salary
- Rs 1.6 lakh per month (Palasa Kidney Hospital)