Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Kashmir Medical Interns Continue Strike Over Stipend Increase
Medical interns in Kashmir are protesting because they want more monthly financial support.
They currently receive Rs 12,300 and are asking for Rs 30,000.
The interns include students training to become doctors and dentists.
They began an indefinite strike on Monday.
Their protest continued for a third day, including overnight vigils at hospitals.
Mehbooba Mufti joined some interns at a hospital in Srinagar.
She said they work very long, 36-hour shifts while caring for patients.
She asked Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to meet them and address their demand within 7-10 days.
MBBS and BDS interns in Jammu and Kashmir began an indefinite strike on Monday over their stipends.
The interns want their monthly stipend increased from Rs 12,300 to Rs 30,000.
The protest continued for a third day, with interns holding overnight vigils at hospitals across Kashmir.
Mehbooba Mufti joined protesting interns at Government Medical College, Srinagar, on Wednesday.
Mufti urged Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to meet the interns and resolve the issue within 7-10 days.
- Who
- MBBS and BDS interns in Jammu and Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti, and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
- What
- Medical interns began an indefinite strike and overnight vigils while seeking an increase in their monthly stipend.
- When
- The strike began on Monday and continued for a third day; Mufti joined the vigil on Wednesday, September 2.
- Where
- Hospitals across Kashmir, including Government Medical College, Srinagar.
- Why
- The interns are demanding that their monthly stipend rise from Rs 12,300 to Rs 30,000; Mufti said their long shifts and healthcare work warrant respect and support.
- Current stipend
- Rs 12,300 per month
- Requested stipend
- Rs 30,000 per month
- Protest action
- Indefinite strike and overnight vigils
- Strike duration
- Continued for a third day
- Intern groups
- MBBS and BDS interns
- Mufti’s request
- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah should meet the interns and resolve the issue within 7-10 days
- Location of Mufti’s visit
- Government Medical College, Srinagar
