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Business Standard
7 hours ago
- Health
- Business Standard
Delhi govt hikes stipend of nursing interns to ₹13,150: Officials
The Delhi government on Tuesday approved a hike in the monthly stipend of government hospital nursing interns from Rs 500 to Rs 13,150 in the first revision in 27 years, officials said on Tuesday. The decision, taken in a cabinet meeting, will benefit nearly 180 nursing interns from the three nursing colleges attached to the Delhi government's Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Lok Nayak Hospital, and Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital, a health department official told PTI. Health Minister Pankaj Singh said the revision addresses a long-pending demand of nursing students and aims to provide them parity with MBBS interns. "For 27 years, this issue was ignored. By raising the stipend to Rs 13,150, we are ensuring that nursing interns receive the dignity, respect and support they deserve," he said. He also said that the government expects the hike to improve the morale of students, provide them the financial stability during their training, and strengthen the city's healthcare workforce. A government note said, "Earlier governments ignored this issue for nearly three decades, but under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, our government has resolved this disparity." It added, "With this increased stipend, we are ensuring respect and dignity for nursing interns.
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Delhi government hikes nursing interns' stipend from Rs 500 to 13,150
The Delhi government on Tuesday approved a hike in the monthly stipend of government hospital nursing interns from Rs 500 to Rs 13,150 in the first revision in 27 years, officials said on Tuesday. The decision, taken in a cabinet meeting, will benefit nearly 180 nursing interns from the three nursing colleges attached to the Delhi government's Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Lok Nayak Hospital, and Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital, a health department official told PTI. Health Minister Pankaj Singh said the revision addresses a long-pending demand of nursing students and aims to provide them parity with MBBS interns. "For 27 years, this issue was ignored. By raising the stipend to Rs 13,150, we are ensuring that nursing interns receive the dignity, respect and support they deserve," he said. He also said that the government expects the hike to improve the morale of students, provide them the financial stability during their training, and strengthen the city's healthcare workforce. Live Events A government note said, "Earlier governments ignored this issue for nearly three decades, but under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, our government has resolved this disparity." It added, "With this increased stipend, we are ensuring respect and dignity for nursing interns."
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Indian Express
Day after parts of dargah adjacent to Humayun's Tomb collapses, Delhi Police register case
A day after a two-room structure that was a part of a dargah near the Humayun's Tomb complex in Delhi collapsed, killing six people, the police on Saturday registered a First Information Report (FIR) against unknown people. The FIR was registered at the Hazrat Nizamuddin police station under sections 290 (negligent conduct with respect to pulling down, repairing or constructing buildings), 125 (act endangering life or personal safety of others), and 106 (causing death by negligence) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the police said. Three men and three women were killed, and four others were injured after the ceiling and wall of a two-room structure, a part of the Dargah Sharif Patte Shah located adjacent to the Humayun's Tomb complex, collapsed on Friday evening in southeast Delhi's Nizamuddin. The police identified the deceased as Moinuddin, Anita Saini, Swaroop Chand, Meena Arora, Monu Arora and Arif. The injured – Mohammad Shameem, Aryan, Gudiya, and Rafat Parveen – are undergoing treatment at AIIMS Trauma Centre, Lok Nayak Hospital and Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital. At least 12 people were pulled out from the debris, and multiple agencies, including the police, the Delhi Fire Services, National Disaster Response Force and the Delhi Disaster Management Authority, were involved in the rescue operation. The dargah, opposite New Horizon School, was attached to the boundary wall of Humayun's Tomb. Officials confirmed the monument remained unaffected. In one of her books, historian Rana Safvi has noted that the shrine, dedicated to Hazrat Shamsuddin Utawala, is called Patte Shah because of a tree whose leaves form the Prophet's name in Arabic.
The Hindu
01-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
City hospitals don't have adequate infra, govt. is working to address it: CM
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday highlighted the need to create a better atmosphere for doctors, stating that hospitals are overburdened due to inadequate infrastructure. On the occasion of National Doctor's Day, she assured that 'the government is working towards enhancing medical infrastructure' in the city. 'Today, there is immense pressure on Delhi's is a need for ICUs and trauma centres, but so far, we haven't been able to build enough infrastructure to meet that need,' Ms. Gupta said while addressing the media at an event organised by Santosh Eshwar Foundation and Lok Nayak Hospital. Hitting out at the Aam Aadmi Party, she said the previous government did not work on this front. 'Our government is working on every front to enhance the medical infrastructure. It might take some time, but our goal is clear: nobody should lose their life because of a lack of treatment in Delhi,' she said. In an X post, she heaped praises on doctors, stating that 'their commitment brings hope to countless Indians every day'. 'The launch of 33 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and 17 Jan Aushadhi Kendras is a reflection of our resolve to ensure accessible, affordable, and dignified healthcare for all,' she said in the post. 'It is our endeavour that all the doctors of Delhi get a stress-free, safe and modern work environment. With this goal, the Delhi government is working in mission mode to equip hospitals with modern technology and basic facilities,' she added.
New Indian Express
20-06-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Delhi CM, L-G hold meet over security, infra crisis at four main hospitals
NEW DELHI: Amid serious concerns over the safety of medical students and doctors, L-G VK Saxena and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday held an emergency meeting to review the condition of Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), Lok Nayak Hospital, GB Pant Hospital (GIPMER), and Guru Nanak Eye Centre. The meeting, convened at the request of the Dean and Directors of these institutions, was attended by senior officers and Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Singh. Officials flagged a worsening situation involving poor security, acute accommodation shortage, crumbling infrastructure, and severe space constraints caused by encroachments. The Dean (MAMC) informed that while the complex was built in 1958 to house 200 students, it now accommodates over 3,200. Rooms meant for two students now hold 6–7, leaving no space even for a study table. Resident doctors are forced to sleep in corridors and outside nursing stations. PWD's plan to build more hostels has stalled as land meant for expansion is under illegal occupation. Encroachments and nearby ASI-protected monuments have stalled construction. Though ASI granted a repair window in 2023–24, the government did not sanction funds, and MAMC had to resort to crowd-funding for minor repairs. Falling plaster and crumbling walls now pose a grave safety threat. Toilets are few and unusable due to unauthorised use. Sewer lines are choked due to encroacher overuse. A detailed presentation revealed that over 25 acres of institutional land have been taken over by illegal flats, shrines, schools, shops, and four jhuggi clusters. Many retired staff continue to occupy government flats, even subletting them. Authorities warned that these encroachments have become hubs for anti-social elements, illegal liquor, and drug trade, making the complex unsafe—especially for women. Gates remain open as the campus has become a public thoroughfare. Ambulance access is blocked due to illegal parking and hawkers. The L-G expressed shock, while the CM blamed political patronage under the previous regime. The Dean sought permission for a delegation of students and doctors to present their case personally.
