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10 September 2026

Madhya Pradesh MBBS interns stipend hike

The topic serves as a localized example of the challenges in human resource management and service delivery within the public health sector, which is relevant for discussing government policy implementation.

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Notes

  • The Madhya Pradesh government has increased the monthly stipend for MBBS interns by 50%.
  • The current stipend amount prior to the hike was ₹14,337 per month.
  • The decision followed three days of protests by medical interns in Bhopal and the boycott of routine medical services, including OPDs, across the state.
  • The decision was reached after consultations between the state government, the Madhya Pradesh Junior Doctors’ Association (JUDA), and the Medical Teachers’ Association (MTA).
  • The state government has taken administrative action by attaching two policemen to police lines following incidents during the protests.

Questions

  1. The recent protests by medical interns highlight the challenges in human resource management within the public health sector. Discuss the importance of addressing the grievances of medical personnel to ensure the continuity of essential health services. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following bodies were involved in the consultative process regarding the stipend hike for MBBS interns in Madhya Pradesh?

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