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Himachal CM signals rise in MBBS internship stipend, vows budget backing
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 01:47 PM
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Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu indicated that the state will raise the stipend for MBBS interns and assured that the necessary funds will be allocated in the upcoming budget.
During a recent press briefing, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu hinted that the government is prepared to increase the monthly stipend paid to MBBS interns across the state. He emphasized that the proposed hike will be reflected in the next state budget, ensuring that the required financial resources are earmarked.
The current stipend level has been a subject of discussion among medical graduates, who argue that higher remuneration would improve morale and reduce attrition during the critical internship period. While exact figures were not disclosed, the CM assured that the increase would be substantial enough to address prevailing concerns.
Sukhu’s announcement aligns with broader efforts by the Himachal administration to strengthen medical education and retain talent within the state’s healthcare system. Officials indicated that the budgetary provision will be finalized in the upcoming fiscal plan, pending approval from the legislative assembly.
Stakeholders, including senior doctors and student bodies, welcomed the prospect of a higher stipend, noting that it could encourage more graduates to complete their internships in Himachal’s hospitals, thereby enhancing service delivery in remote areas.
The current stipend level has been a subject of discussion among medical graduates, who argue that higher remuneration would improve morale and reduce attrition during the critical internship period. While exact figures were not disclosed, the CM assured that the increase would be substantial enough to address prevailing concerns.
Sukhu’s announcement aligns with broader efforts by the Himachal administration to strengthen medical education and retain talent within the state’s healthcare system. Officials indicated that the budgetary provision will be finalized in the upcoming fiscal plan, pending approval from the legislative assembly.
Stakeholders, including senior doctors and student bodies, welcomed the prospect of a higher stipend, noting that it could encourage more graduates to complete their internships in Himachal’s hospitals, thereby enhancing service delivery in remote areas.