CPI Urges Tamil Nadu Government to Increase Trainee Doctors' Stipends and Implement 8-Hour Shift
27 Aug 2026Updated 19 days ago1 source
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The Communist Party of India (CPI) has urged the Tamil Nadu government to increase stipends for trainee, postgraduate, and super-specialty medical students. The CPI highlighted that Tamil Nadu's medical stipends are significantly lower than other states. Furthermore, they demanded the strict implementation of a Madras High Court ruling that restricts continuous work shifts to eight hours, citing extreme physical and mental stress among young doctors.
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What happened
The CPI Tamil Nadu State Executive Committee has urged the state government to raise stipends for trainee and postgraduate medical students, while ensuring they are not forced to work shifts exceeding eight hours.
Why it matters
Trainee doctors in Tamil Nadu receive lower stipends compared to several other Indian states, despite inflation. Additionally, working continuous 36-hour shifts causes severe physical and mental exhaustion, violating a prior Madras High Court ruling.
What we know
- Trainee doctors in Tamil Nadu currently receive Rs 27,319, which has not been revised since 2021.
- In West Bengal, Odisha, and Assam, trainee stipends are Rs 44,000, Rs 40,000, and Rs 36,000 respectively.
- Postgraduate medical trainees in Tamil Nadu receive Rs 52,451 to Rs 56,275, whereas Maharashtra pays Rs 93,559 to Rs 95,257.
- The Madras High Court previously ruled against continuous shifts exceeding 8 hours following a case filed by the Doctors' Association for Social Equality, but CPI claims this has not been implemented.
What we don't know
- The Tamil Nadu government's official response to these stipend demands.
- Whether the state health department plans to implement the 8-hour shift restriction soon.
What's next
The Tamil Nadu government is expected to address these demands from medical bodies and political representatives regarding wage hikes and shift regulations.
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