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Thiruvananthapuram GMCH resident doctors threaten to resume strike over unpaid April stipend
Postgraduate resident doctors at Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, who staged a one-day strike over stipend delays, warned they will resume action as many have not received April stipends due to administrative delays in processing stipend bills. The KMPGA demanded disciplinary action and set conditions for future strikes tied to timely stipend payments.
Why It Matters
Prolonged delays in stipend payments can disrupt medical services and training, affecting patient care and the functioning of the medical college.
Timeline
3 Events
Warning of June strike notice if May stipend not passed
May 14, 2026
The KMPGA warned that if the stipend bills for the month of May are not passed by the fifth working day of June, the resident doctors will serve a strike notice the very next day.
KMPGA warns of Friday strike if stipend bills are not cleared
May 14, 2026
Kerala Medical Postgraduates Association (KMPGA) informed the Principal and Director of Medical Education that if the stipend bills are not cleared from the treasury by Thursday night, the resident doctors will resume their strike on Friday, May 15, 2026, and continue until every resident doctor receives the stipend. The association also demanded immediate disciplinary action against administrative staff responsible for delays.
One-day strike by PG resident doctors over stipend delay
May 12, 2026
Postgraduate resident doctors at Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram went on a day-long strike on Tuesday over the college administration’s failure to pay their monthly stipend. The administration reportedly had not verified and sent stipend bills to the treasury on time, leaving over 200 residents awaiting the April stipend.