Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Delhi Hikes Nursing Intern Stipend to Rs 13,150 After 27 Years
The Delhi government decided to give nursing interns more money each month.
They increased the payment from Rs 500 to Rs 13,150.
This change is happening after almost three decades of the same pay.
The government hopes this will make the interns feel more respected and supported.
About 180 interns at three Delhi hospitals will benefit.
This follows a cabinet meeting and seeks to treat nursing interns the same as medical interns.
Delhi government increased nursing interns' monthly stipend.
The hike was approved in a cabinet meeting.
The stipend increased from Rs 500 to Rs 13,150.
The revision addresses a long-pending demand and aims for parity with MBBS interns.
The decision impacts nearly 180 nursing interns from three Delhi hospitals.
- Who
- Nursing interns in Delhi.
- What
- The Delhi government approved a hike in the monthly stipend for nursing interns.
- When
- The decision was made in a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, August 19.
- Where
- Delhi, affecting interns at hospitals attached to the Delhi government.
- Why
- To address a long-standing disparity and to ensure respect and dignity for nursing interns.
- Beneficiaries
- Nursing interns
- Stipend Increase
- From Rs 500 to Rs 13,150 per month
- Duration
- After 27 years
- Total Interns Affected
- Nearly 180
- Hospitals Involved
- Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Lok Nayak Hospital, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital
