Jammu, Oct 28: The All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA) has given the Jammu and Kashmir Government a deadline of November 12 to address the long-pending demand for revision of stipends for postgraduate (PG) residents and senior residents across Government Medical Colleges (GMCs) in the Union Territory.
AIMSA Chief Advisors Dr Sanah Javid, Dr Rouf Ali and Fazan highlighted the concerns of resident doctors, stressing that the existing stipend structure requires urgent review in view of rising living costs, increasing professional responsibilities and significant disparities with other states and institutions.
Dr Sanah Javid AIMSA Leader Expresses Solidarity with RDA GMC Jammu.
In a statement, Dr Sanah Javid expressed strong solidarity with the Resident Doctors Association (RDA), Government Medical College Jammu, supporting its genuine and long-pending demand for stipend revision.
She stated that resident doctors are an indispensable part of the healthcare system and that their dedication, long working hours, emergency duties and continuous commitment to patient care deserve fair remuneration, dignity and recognition.
Dr Sanah urged the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, Health Minister and concerned departments to take the matter seriously and ensure a fair, transparent and time-bound revision of stipends.
She also appreciated the responsible approach adopted by RDA GMC Jammu in prioritising dialogue and a peaceful resolution, expressing hope that the Government would respond positively to this legitimate demand without any disruption to essential healthcare services.
“Fair remuneration for resident doctors is not a privilege; it is a matter of equity, dignity, and justice,” she stated.
Dr Mohammad Momin Khan, President of the All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA), has strongly condemned the issuance of show-cause notices to three postgraduate (PG) residents in GMC HANDWARA Jammu and Kashmir.
Dr Danish Hamid AIMSA PG Dental Resident have also supported RDA
The notices have reportedly been issued to Dr Rounak (local), Dr Abhijeet (non-local), and Dr Sanjeev (non-local).
AIMSA reiterated its full solidarity with RDA GMC Jammu and urged the Government to address the concerns of resident doctors within the stipulated deadline of November 12.
AIMSA stands firmly with RDA GMC Jammu in its pursuit of fair and equitable treatment for resident doctors across Jammu and Kashmir.
