India, April 8 -- Around 3,000 resident doctors across Mumbai's four civic-run hospitals have warned of protests starting April 10, alleging that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has failed to implement successive revisions in dearness allowance (DA) approved by the Maharashtra government, causing them financial strain.

As per the state government's revisions, the DA for resident doctors was increased by 12% effective July 1, 2024, then by 11% effective January 1, 2025, and further by 8% effective July 1, 2025. However, the resident doctors claim these hikes have not been reflected, resulting in a 31% gap between the sanctioned amount and the amount being paid.

The resident doctors are being paid as per rate set before the m...