Doctors’ bodies urge NMC action over stipend, infrastructure issues at Telangana college - The HinduPublished - July 14, 2026 09:59 pm IST - HYDERABADThe Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA), Telangana Junior Doctors Association (T-JUDA) and the Healthcare Reforms Doctors Association (HRDA) have extended support to the protesting MD/MS postgraduate resident doctors of Dr. Patnam Mahender Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences in Telangana and requested the intervention of the National Medical Commission (NMC) with regard to alleged non-payment of stipends, inadequate infrastructure and harassment of residents. In a representation on Tuesday, FAIMA and HRDA wrote to the NMC chairman seeking regulatory action against the institute management for alleged violations of resident welfare norms and State government orders. The association alleged that the institution had failed to provide basic necessities to first-year postgraduate resident doctors despite clear directives on postgraduate training and welfare.According to FAIMA, the residents have complained of delayed and withheld stipends, with the institute allegedly refusing to pay the government-mandated stipend of ₹67,032 per month prescribed under Telangana Government G.O. Ms. No. 90 and G.O. Ms. No. 59.The association also alleged deficiencies in infrastructure, including inadequate hostel accommodation, poorly maintained living areas, deficient duty rooms, lack of proper rest facilities and unhygienic sanitation. It further claimed that the residents were working in an exploitative environment with prolonged duty hours affecting their health, postgraduate training and patient safety.HRDA said it had received complaints from postgraduate students regarding prolonged delays in stipend payments, inadequate hostel facilities, lack of safe drinking water, poor sanitation and other essential amenities. The association also referred to allegations that students were being discouraged from raising grievances and feared victimisation.Meanwhile, T-JUDA condemned the denial of legitimate stipend and the reported lack of basic infrastructure that had compelled the postgraduate resident doctors to launch a peaceful protest. “Resident doctors dedicate themselves to patient care, emergency services, academics and the functioning of teaching hospitals, and should not have to fight for basic necessities,” they said.Published - July 14, 2026 09:59 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }