Nursing Intern Stipend Raised by 2530% After 27 Years: CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi Government has approved a proposal for a significant hike of nursing interns monthly stipend at government hospitals from INR 500 to INR 13,150, making is the first revision in the past 27 years. 

Nursing Intern Stipend Raised by 2530%: The Delhi government has approved a significant hike in the nursing interns' monthly stipend at government hospitals. The stipend has been raised from INR 500 to INR 13,150 in a recent cabinet meeting. This major hike in Nursing intern stipend marks the first revision in 27 years. This decision will benefit nearly 180 nursing interns from three government nursing colleges, including Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Lok Nayak Hospital, and Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital.

Health Minister Pankaj Singh stated that this long-awaited revision not only meets the long-standing demand of nursing students but also brings nursing intern stipend at par with MBBS interns. 

"For 27 years, this issue was ignored. By raising the nursing stipend to INR 13,150, we are ensuring that nursing interns receive the dignity, respect and support they deserve," he said.

2530% Hike to Strengthen Nursing Workforce

The Health Minister also expressed that the government envisions this hike to boost student morale, offer financial stability during training, and strengthen the state's healthcare workforce. A government note further stated, “Earlier governments ignored this issue for nearly three decades, but under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, our government has resolved this disparity,” as per media reports.

The government note further added that the nursing intern revised stipend to INR 13,150 will ensure that the consideration and dignity of the nursing interns will be respected. 

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