SRINAGAR: Kashmir’s International Medical Graduates (FMG) at the moment enterprise internships at numerous medical schools all through Jammu and Kashmir are looking for stipends equal to that of Indian Medical Graduates (IMGs). They held a peaceable demonstration on Saturday displaying indicators outlining their calls for.
The FMGs expressed frustration with what they understand as selective enforcement of pointers by the administration.
One of many protesting medicos, Dr Sadaf mentioned that regardless of finishing their MBBS research overseas, they contribute equally to the workload alongside their counterparts. Nevertheless, they aren’t receiving the stipend, opposite to directives from the NMC and the Supreme Courtroom. The observe, she mentioned, has been in vogue for nearly a 12 months now.
The docs identified that whereas authorities talk about potential implementation for future batches, they’re left with out compensation throughout their essential internship interval, the place they work exhaustive 24-hour shifts.
The group underscored their discontent with the administration’s guarantees of a protracted course of, insisting on quick motion. They clarified that their demand isn’t for added privileges however for what’s rightfully theirs. Evaluating their state of affairs with FMGs in Assam who obtain a stipend of Rs 30,000, they lamented the reluctance of authorities to supply even Rs 12,000.
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