1. In a landmark decision on August 19, 2025, the Delhi Cabinet approved the first increase in the stipend for nursing interns in 27 years, raising it from ₹500 to ₹13,150 per month.
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2. The raise will benefit nearly 180 nursing interns across the three government colleges affiliated with Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Lok Nayak Hospital, and Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital.
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3. Health Minister Pankaj Singh said that the revision fulfills a long-overdue demand and brings parity with MBBS interns, offering interns the respect, financial stability, and morale they deserve.
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4. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta framed the policy shift as “historic,” emphasizing it will recognize nursing interns’ contribution and strengthen Delhi’s healthcare system.
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5. A government communiqué noted that the disparity had persisted under prior administrations, but has now been corrected under the joint leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and CM Rekha Gupta.
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6. The stipend hike takes effect immediately and applies for the full duration of the six-month internship term.
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7. The bold policy move signals the Delhi government’s commitment to bolstering healthcare professionals’ welfare, potentially serving as a benchmark for reforms across other states.
