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Jamshedpur, June 4: Junior doctors at MGM Medical College and Hospital have demanded a significant hike in their stipends, citing the rising cost of living and stagnant pay. Under the banner of the Junior Doctors Association (JDA), they submitted a memorandum to Health Minister Irfan Ansari, addressed to the Joint Secretary of the Department of Health, Medical Education, and Family Welfare, Government of Jharkhand.
The doctors pointed out that while inflation had increased considerably in recent years, their stipends had remained unchanged, making it difficult to manage daily expenses.
They have proposed stipend revision as under:
Senior Residents
- 1st Year: Rs 80,000 → Rs 95,000
- 2nd Year: Rs 82,500 → Rs 1,02,000
- 3rd Year: Rs 85,000 → Rs 1,10,000
Junior Residents (Academic)
- 1st Year: Rs 54,500 → Rs 80,000
- 2nd Year: Rs 58,500 → Rs 85,000
- 3rd Year: Rs 63,500 → Rs 90,000
Junior Residents (Non-Academic):
- Rs 54,500 → Rs 80,000
The memorandum, submitted under the leadership of JDA Chairman Dr. Ganesh Kumar Srivastava, General Secretary Dr. Jahanzeb Khan, and Treasurer Dr. Manish K Dhan, urged the government to align the stipend structure with that of neighboring states.
The doctors believed that revising the pay structure would not only uplift their morale but also lead to a marked improvement in the state’s healthcare services. With the ball now in the government’s court, the medical fraternity awaited action that would reflect due respect for their commitment and hard work. (w/gsd)
