The Bihar government has approved a significant stipend hike for medical interns, boosting the monthly allowance for MBBS, BDS, Ayurvedic, Unani, Homoeopathy, and FMG interns across government medical and dental colleges to ₹27,000, up from ₹20,000.
This move aims to address long-standing calls for fair compensation among trainees and aligns with broader efforts to reform medical education stipends in India.
Key Details:
Stipend Revision Across Disciplines:
MBBS, BDS, Ayurveda, Unani, Homoeopathy, and FMG interns → ₹27,000/month (previously ₹20,000)
Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy interns → ₹20,000/month (up from ₹15,000)
Equating Across Medical Streams:
The stipend increase applies uniformly across various categories of medical interns in government colleges, narrowing the disparity with institutes like IGIMS (₹30,000) and AIIMS Patna (₹32,000).
Policy & Political Context:
Approved ahead of the Bihar assembly elections, the decision underscores a governmental commitment to improving healthcare education policies.
Broader Impact:
This development enhances medical internship stipends in Bihar, reducing financial strain on medical interns, especially amid rising living costs. It reflects a responsive shift toward equitable compensation for healthcare trainees and could positively influence retention of young doctors in the government healthcare system.
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