Article Today, New Delhi: The Federation of All India Medical Associations (FAIMA) has strongly condemned the suspension of 64 MBBS interns at the Chalmeda Anand Rao Institute of Medical Sciences in Karimnagar, Telangana. The interns were suspended after staging a protest demanding payment of their stipends. The FAIMA has filed a complaint to the Chairman NMC and urged immediate intervention and strict action against the college management.
Private Medical Colleges Flouting Stipend Norms
FAIMA highlighted serious irregularities in stipend payments across 23 private medical colleges in Telangana. Although regulations mandate that private colleges must pay stipends on par with government institutions, many are violating these norms. According to the association, some colleges pay as little as ₹2,000 per month, while several do not pay any stipend at all. This, FAIMA stated, is in clear violation of NMC directives.
Retaliation against Students Raises Alarm
FAIMA expressed deep concern over the retaliatory actions of Chalmeda Medical College. It alleged that the college administration called the police to suppress the protest and intimidated students. Police reportedly acted aggressively, with students being forced to write apology letters and record self-declaration videos under pressure. The association described these actions as unethical and damaging to students’ futures.
FAIMA Demands Immediate Action
Calling the incident “deeply distressing,” FAIMA urged the NMC to launch a full investigation and ensure that private medical colleges comply with stipend regulations. It demanded punitive action against Chalmeda Medical College for violating students’ rights and for suppressing dissent.
Need for Oversight Mechanism
FAIMA also called for the establishment of a monitoring mechanism to oversee stipend disbursement in private medical colleges across the country. Dr. Manish Jangra, FAIMA’s national chairman, warned that the future and dignity of hundreds of young doctors are at stake unless strict action is taken.
