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Chhattisgarh junior doctors demand stipend hike, warn of shutdown in 15 days
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 04:48 PM
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Junior doctors in Chhattisgarh have issued an ultimatum to the state government, demanding a raise in their stipends within 15 days or they will halt services.
Junior doctors attached to government hospitals in Chhattisgarh have submitted a formal notice to the state health department, asking for an increase in their monthly stipends.
They say the current allowance does not keep pace with rising living costs and hampers their ability to focus on patient care.
The doctors have set a deadline of 15 days for the government to announce the hike, warning that failure to do so will compel them to suspend services across the state.
Health officials have acknowledged receipt of the demand and indicated that discussions are underway, but have not confirmed a timeline for a decision.
The potential shutdown could affect outpatient and emergency services in both urban and rural hospitals, prompting concerns among patients and the wider public.
They say the current allowance does not keep pace with rising living costs and hampers their ability to focus on patient care.
The doctors have set a deadline of 15 days for the government to announce the hike, warning that failure to do so will compel them to suspend services across the state.
Health officials have acknowledged receipt of the demand and indicated that discussions are underway, but have not confirmed a timeline for a decision.
The potential shutdown could affect outpatient and emergency services in both urban and rural hospitals, prompting concerns among patients and the wider public.