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Interns Demand Fair Stipend in Jammu Kashmir | India News
Medical interns in Jammu and Kashmir are on an indefinite strike, demanding a 30,000 rupee monthly stipend — up from stagnant 12,300 rupees for seven years — citing soaring living costs, grueling night shifts, and stark regional pay disparities. Frustrated by bureaucratic delays and lack of written assurance, they’re echoing nationwide comparisons: interns in Odisha and West Bengal earn over 40,000 rupees, while even similar economies pay more. With “same work, same dedication, fair stipend” as their rallying cry, they won’t back down until their demand is officially met. Listen in…
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