Stipend of the Junior doctors in West Bengal has been increased
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
After a period of two months doubts & anxiety, ultimately stipend of the Junior doctors has been increased in West Bengal according to the recommendations of the Fifth Pay Commission.It has been made Rs. 12180/-p.m for the internees & Rs.19700/- p.m for the first year PGTs & house-staffs. Senior PGTs are also getting more.
But are the Juniors doctors getting what they deserve? Yes, internees are getting what they should get.But what about the PGTs?Are they still not under-paid? It is a clear fact beyond doubt that the PGTs run the teaching hospitals in WB. They take a very major part in patient care activity of these hospitals.Doing a same kind of job, a junior doctor in Delhi is paid around 45 K p.m ! Even a DNB PGT in Railway Hospitals is also getting around 40K p.m.
More over PGTs in WB are not paid house-rent.And there is a severe scarcity of hostel accomodation in all colleges.Lots of them have to stay outside the hospital campus.
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"Yes, internees are getting what they should get."
I strongly protest!!!
"Yes, internees are getting what they should get."
it shouldnt be ie that, so just stop runnng them and let the VPs and VSs take over!
:P
Now that'd be fun to see!
Imagine Amit Ban on evening rounds!!!
The salary/stipend/remuneration of a person does not only depend upon his/her duty schedule,but also the respect of the post & responsibility.
It is true that many seniors doctors in teaching hospitals do not take their proper responsibility, but it is a different issue.
interns in WB are getting the maximum amount in india.
it is nice to see if all PGTs get similar.