Jammu, May 12 -- delegation of MBBS interns from various Government Medical Colleges of J&K met with the Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister, Advisor to the Chief Minister, and the Health Minister today to appeal for the immediate resolution of the long-pending demand for a hike in internship stipends. The interns presented a detailed memorandum, highlighting the urgent need for implementation of the revised stipend structure as recommended by the official committee.

The Health Minister, while acknowledging the immense workload shouldered by MBBS interns and terming the demand for stipend enhancement as "genuine and justified," explained the administrative roadblock that has stalled progress. She informed the delegation that the Finance Depart...