Hyderabad, June 29 -- The state government, on Sunday, June 29, announced a 15 percent hike in stipends for house surgeons and doctors pursuing post-graduation and super-speciality courses in medicine and dentistry in Telangana.

As per the new structure, the monthly stipend for house surgeons (medical and dental) will increase from Rs 25,906 to Rs 29,792.

Postgraduate (degree) medical students Rs 67,032 in the first year Rs 70,757 in the second year, and Rs 74,482 in the third year.

For diploma PG students, stipends will be Rs 67,032 in the first year and Rs 70,757 in the second year.

It also benefits associated staff, including professors, assistant and associate professors, senior residents, nurses, paramedics, and support staff suc...