Banas Medical College MBBS interns demand stipend increase, on strike

Around 100 MBBS interns at Banas Medical College, Palanpur have called a strike demanding a stipend of Rs. 18,200 as opposed to Rs 12000 that they are receiving currently. The Interns are also demanding proper accommodation arrangements.

The interns of the medical college have stated that they are being paid Rs. 12,000 per month which is significantly less than the minimum stipend mandated by the National Medical Commission (NMC) guidelines.