Union Health Ministry considers appeal against NMC over medical interns stipend parity delay

The <b>Union Health Ministry</b> is actively considering an appeal regarding the National Medical Commission’s inaction on stipend parity for undergraduate medical interns in government and private colleges. The development follows an RTI query and subsequent appeal filed by a Kerala-based ophthalmologist, pointing out prolonged delays in addressing the long-pending financial discrepancies faced by trainees. Medical associations, including <b>FAIMA and FORDA</b>, have repeatedly raised demands for uniform compensation across institutions. Although the ministry previously directed the regulatory body to examine statutory amendments under existing internship regulations, formal revisions remain pending as the matter continues under official review.