Medical interns resume strike in J&K government hospitals over stipend hike

Medical interns resume strike in J&K government hospitals over stipend hike

Medical interns in Jammu and Kashmir's government hospitals have restarted a strike, demanding that their monthly stipend be raised from the current ₹12,300 to ₹30,000. The interns said they will not end the protest until an official directive is issued, emphasizing the need for a substantial pay increase to meet living costs. The action follows a brief pause after earlier negotiations failed.