Supreme Court Addresses Stipend Issues for Medical Interns as NMC Reports Non-Payment by Seven Colleges
7 Medical Colleges Failed to Pay Intern Stipends, NMC Informs Supreme Court
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The National Medical Commission (NMC) informed the Supreme Court that seven medical colleges have failed to pay stipends to interns, prompting the issuance of show-cause notices. The court is reviewing a petition regarding stipend payments, with a previous order mandating Rs. 25,000 per month for interns starting October 2023.
- 01Out of 756 medical colleges, only seven have not been paying stipends to interns and residents.
- 02The NMC has issued show-cause notices to the non-compliant colleges and may impose penalties.
- 03A total of 573 colleges are confirmed to be paying stipends, while 176 are newly established.
- 04The Supreme Court is reviewing a petition concerning stipend payments, with a hearing scheduled for August 24.
- 05Despite a September 2023 order for a stipend of Rs. 25,000 per month, some interns from the previous batch remain unpaid.
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The National Medical Commission (NMC) has reported to the Supreme Court that seven medical colleges out of a total of 756 have failed to pay stipends to their interns, junior residents, and senior residents. In response, the NMC has issued show-cause notices to these institutions and is considering penalties. The court learned that 573 colleges are compliant with stipend payments, while 176 are newly established and may not yet have interns. The Supreme Court, led by Justices Aravind Kumar and P B Varale, is hearing a petition from medical graduate Abhishek Yadav and others concerning the stipend payments. The court had previously mandated a stipend of Rs. 25,000 per month for interns, effective October 2023, but noted that previous interns had not received compensation. The next hearing is scheduled for August 24, during which the court will review further submissions and directives.
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The non-payment of stipends affects medical interns' financial stability and could influence their training experience.
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