Foreign medical graduates allowed internship at ESIC
Jaipur: The medical education department resolved the issue of 100 foreign medical graduates (FMGs) who were denied internships at ESIC Alwar due to certain technical issues. TOI highlighted the issue, 'Foreign medical graduates' internship in limbo over stipend row, limited seats,' published on June 17, following which the ESIC Medical College allowed the foreign medical graduates to undertake internships following state govt clarification on the issue.
Out of 100 FMGs, 99 joined on Thursday, while one FMG, who is in China, was unable to join. The primary obstacle appears to be a complex web of a limited number of seats, regulatory requirements, and stipend-related issues. A day after the story was published, medical education department consulted with ESIC Medical College and discussed the issue.
The medical college administration expressed that there is a technical issue that needs to be resolved related to the stipend to interns and the limited seats available for internships.
With 100 internship seats available and an equal number of Indian medical graduates already competing for the same positions, the institution faces a significant logistical challenge. Besides, the medical college discussed the Supreme Court ruling on stipends for all interns, but the National Medical Commission allows for only 7.5% of the total internship seats.
"State govt has given clarification on the issue. The govt allowed giving a stipend to 7.5% of the interns, and for the rest of the students, the govt asked us to take an undertaking from them that they do not need a stipend. Based on this clarification from the govt, the interns have joined the internship by giving the undertaking," said Dr Asim Das, Dean of ESIC Medical College.
ESIC Medical College is worried that in May 2026, another batch of 100 interns will join.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
India Gazette
2 hours ago
- India Gazette
US: Indian embassy hosts Yoga session at Lincoln Memorial; envoy calls it a celebration of India's civilisational heritage
Washington, DC [US], June 20 (ANI): The Indian Embassy in Washington, DC, on Thursday (local time) organised a vibrant Yoga session at the iconic Lincoln Memorial ahead of the International Day of Yoga on June 21. The event saw enthusiastic participation from a large number of people, including members of the Indian diaspora and local residents. Speaking at the event, India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, said, 'We are all here to celebrate the 11th International Day of Yoga. An enormous, great, fun-filled celebration of India's ancient civilisation heritage in the form of Yoga. A large number of extended Indian families and the Indian diaspora are present with us here, along with the other citizens of the US. It's a wonderful day, a wonderful experience for us...I want to thank everybody for being here with us this morning to celebrate this heritage from India...' Yoga and meditation instructor Acharya Govind Brahmachari, who led the session, highlighted Yoga's deeper purpose beyond physical fitness. 'Yoga is widely popular already. We want to bring yoga to every household worldwide because it has many benefits. The deeper aspects of yoga are perhaps not so much known yet. We are here to spread awareness of the original purpose of yoga to actually attain a sense of freedom or oneness with the universe. So that's a deeper aspect of yoga that's very much related to meditation. Then the yoga postures, which are known as yoga asanas, are a part of the practice, part of a holistic system to support the mind, to attain freedom from unpleasant feelings and emotions and thoughts,' he said. Dr Smita Patel, a participant at the session, praised the initiative and highlighted the health benefits of yoga. 'I would like to congratulate Prime Minister Modi for starting this 11 years ago, and I liked today's theme 'One Earth, One Health'. As a physician, I believe yoga is as essential as breathing and taking medication. Yoga helps reduce anxiety, improve depression, and for children, it helps their attention span, concentration, ability to focus on a task, and ability to complete a task,' she said. Acharya Madhuvartanand Avdhut from Ananda Marga Yoga and Meditation Centre also shared his thoughts, saying, 'The first yogi was Lord Shiva, who came to this earth 7000 years ago. Yoga has three different parts. Yog Asana, Yog Darshan and Yog Sadhana... Yoga is a multi-faceted approach to healthy living. Yoga can bring world peace and it can unite human society...' The event reflected the growing global embrace of Yoga not just as a physical discipline but as a holistic path to well-being, inner peace, and universal harmony. This year in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the national celebrations from Visakhapatnam, where he will participate in the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) session at the city's beachfront. Nearly 5 lakh participants are expected to join him in the mass yoga demonstration. Simultaneously, Yoga Sangam events will be held at over 3.5 lakh locations across India, making this one of the largest coordinated Yoga celebrations. In addition, citizen engagement initiatives like 'Yoga with Family' and youth-focused campaigns under 'Yoga Unplugged' have been launched on digital platforms such as MyGov and MyBharat to promote participation and awareness. According to the release from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the 2025 theme -- 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health' -- highlights the interconnectedness of human and planetary health and echoes the global vision of collective wellness, rooted in India's philosophy of 'Sarve Santu Niramaya' (May all be free from disease). Since 2015, when the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted India's proposal to observe 21st June as IDY, the Prime Minister has led the celebrations from various locations, including New Delhi, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Mysuru, New York (UN Headquarters), and Srinagar. IDY has since evolved into a powerful global health movement. (ANI)
India Gazette
2 hours ago
- India Gazette
Entire credit goes to PM Modi for taking it to the UN: ICCR chief on Yoga's global rise
New Delhi [India], June 20 (ANI): As the world prepares to celebrate International Day of Yoga, Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Director General K Nandini Singla has hailed Yoga's transformation from an ancient Indian tradition to a global wellness movement. She credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for its international recognition and called it one of India's greatest cultural diplomacy achievements. Speaking to ANI, Singla said, 'I think Yoga has been the biggest success story in our cultural diplomacy so far. I think it's one of those elements of ancient Indian traditional knowledge that has become a truly global brand today. It is no longer just India's Yoga; it has become a global wellness movement. The entire credit for this goes to PM Narendra Modi because he took it to the United Nations. It was his visionary leadership that made June 21, International Day of Yoga -- with the result that every country in the world now observes International Day of Yoga every year on June 21. I think this has been a key factor in the growing popularity of Yoga.' She also highlighted the role played by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and ICCR in promoting Yoga globally since the UNGA recognition in 2014. Commenting on this year's theme -- 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health', Singla said that it reflects the true essence of Yoga, which goes beyond physical exercise to focus on inner peace and holistic health. 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health' is the theme for this year's International Day of Yoga. I think it's an excellent theme because Yoga is not just about 'asanas', making your body more flexible, it's about discovering the stillness within, connecting with your breath and finding inner peace. Today, all doctors and scientists in the world are saying that your health is very closely connected to how peaceful you are on the inside, and how calm your nervous system is. Because we are a whole, we are energy, we are 'prana', and we in India know this. But today, the whole world is discovering the mind-body connection,' she said. She added that preparations for International Day of Yoga began months ago, with Indian missions and cultural centers around the world hosting events in the run-up to June 21. 'Preparations started six months ago because we do a 100-day countdown, 75-day countdown, 50-day countdown, 25-day countdown and finally the International Day of Yoga on 21st June. So, more than 200 Indian Embassies all over the world have already been doing Yoga events for more than 100 days. A number of events have already happened, and the biggest one will happen on 21st June. So, we have been very busy. All the funding for these events, monetary support, comes from ICCR. So, we draw up a budget plan and allocate funds to embassies, consulates, and cultural centres. So, that work began quite a few months ago,' she said. This year, PM Modi will lead the national celebrations from Visakhapatnam, where he will participate in the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) session at the city's beachfront. Nearly 5 lakh participants are expected to join him in the mass yoga demonstration. Simultaneously, Yoga Sangam events will be held at over 3.5 lakh locations across India, making this one of the largest coordinated Yoga celebrations. In addition, citizen engagement initiatives like 'Yoga with Family' and youth-focused campaigns under 'Yoga Unplugged' have been launched on digital platforms such as MyGov and MyBharat to promote participation and awareness. According to the release from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the 2025 theme -- 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health' -- highlights the interconnectedness of human and planetary health and echoes the global vision of collective wellness, rooted in India's philosophy of 'Sarve Santu Niramaya' (May all be free from disease). Since 2015, when the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted India's proposal to observe 21st June as IDY, the Prime Minister has led the celebrations from various locations, including New Delhi, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Mysuru, New York (UN Headquarters), and Srinagar. IDY has since evolved into a powerful global health movement. (ANI)
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Time of India
With just a six-foot mat, yoga can provide spiritual uplift and immunity, says expert
Panaji: Suresh Kumar knows more about yoga and its benefits, more than most in Goa. After all, he's the first yoga trainer recognised by the Sports Authority of Goa (SAG) and someone who has dedicated most of his life to the practice. Ahead of International Yoga Day, his message to everyone is simple: Medicines help you survive but yoga makes you live happy, achieve spirituality. 'Your house will be left dirty if it's not cleaned regularly. You also need to clean your surroundings. Yoga is a way of cleaning your body. It boosts your immunity. Yoga helps boost your power and immunity,' said Kumar, who has over 30 years of experience. Yoga is an ancient and complex practice, rooted in Indian philosophy. What started as a spiritual practice has become popular as a way of promoting physical and mental well-being with different yoga styles —ranging from gentle practices to physically demanding ones —being practiced. For most, getting ready for yoga is a challenge but once they get into the groove, there's no looking back. 'When you wake up, you open your eyes; your ears hear things. Then, you gather your thoughts. So, you need to filter your thoughts, mentally. Physically, you need to do a general warm up by stretching your body. Just like you need a bath every day, yoga is needed too on an everyday basis. You need nothing, apart from a six-foot mat. It's all in your hands, and you can start with basic, simple exercises,' said Kumar. For life to be good, the yoga expert feels three prayers are needed; the first involves fitness, the second discipline, and third, God on your side. Yoga, he felt, helps improve social and cultural behaviour as well. 'Yoga involves several factors: mentality, physicality, flexibility and spirituality. Pranayamas are a great thing to do after warming up. Yoga is best when done on an empty stomach, so when you wake up, it is an ideal time. 'The benefits of yoga are countless. It helps improve general wellness by relieving stress, supporting good health habits. Even terminal diseases and ailments can be contained with help of yoga. Yoga is a proven ancient science, and the final product is attaining spirituality,' said Kumar He further said nature is a great teacher and yoga is what nature has to offer. 'If you do yoga, it should make you feel energetic,' said Kumar. 'If you feel tired, that's not yoga. Lifestyle has changed. Professional yoga for age-group is different. For a general person, they must feel great after doing yoga. Meditation, pranayam are part of it. When you meditate, your willpower increases. You must elevate and motivate yourself.'
