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Uttarakhand Cabinet Raises MBBS Intern Stipend to ₹25,000, Adds 243 Athlete Posts

Uttarakhand cabinet approved raising MBBS interns' monthly honorarium from ₹17,000 to ₹25,000 and cleared 243 out‑of‑turn posts for medal‑winning athletes under the 2021 Sports Policy.

By SamacharDaily Editorial Team • • 1 min read

The Uttarakhand Cabinet approved an increase in the monthly honorarium for MBBS interns serving in state government medical colleges, lifting the payment from Rs 17,000 to Rs 25,000.

In the same decision, the cabinet cleared 243 out‑of‑turn posts across six departments for medal‑winning athletes, invoking the provisions of the state's Sports Policy‑2021.

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The dual measures underscore the government's focus on strengthening healthcare staffing while also creating dedicated employment pathways for distinguished sportspersons.

Why This Matters

Boosting the intern stipend addresses financial pressures faced by early‑career doctors, potentially improving retention and the quality of care in public hospitals. Simultaneously, allocating posts to medal‑winning athletes demonstrates a policy commitment to honor sporting achievements and integrate athletes into the public sector, which may encourage broader participation in sports across the state.

Reporting based on verified dispatches from The Free Press Journal. View primary release ↗
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