Srinagar, Oct. 22 -- After sustained protests and strikes by medical interns of Jammu and Kashmir for the enhancement of their stipends, the Omar Abdullah-led government on Wednesday heeded their demand and issued orders to raise the amount from Rs.12,300 to Rs.25,000 per month, an increase of over 100%. Following the orders, the medical interns called off their strike and welcomed the decision.

The office of chief minister said that the government has formally notified the decision. "In a significant decision, the government of Jammu and Kashmir has formally notified the enhancement of the monthly stipend for MBBS/BDS interns, including foreign medical graduates (FMGs), from Rs.12,300 to Rs.25,000, effective October 1, 2026," Abdullah's...