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Andhra Pradesh Doctors Reject New Pay Hike Offer
24 Aug
Summary
- Doctors' talks with health officials failed again on August 24, 2026.
- Government proposed an additional 5% hike for MBBS interns.
- Doctors continue their strike for the 15th consecutive day.
Negotiations between Andhra Pradesh Health Secretary G. Veerapandian and the A.P. Junior Doctors' Association on Monday, August 24, 2026, failed to achieve a breakthrough. The protesting doctors reportedly turned down the government's latest proposal. The offer included an additional 5% stipend increase for MBBS interns, supplementing the 5% hike already put forward previously.
However, the proposal did not alter the stipend increase for junior doctors and senior residents. Earlier, the government had suggested a 5% annual stipend increase for interns and a 3% increase for senior residents and junior doctors. Doctors had previously contested this, questioning the reduction from a 15% biennial increase to an annual 3% hike. Despite the state citing financial constraints for not meeting their demand for a 30% biennial hike, doctors revised their demand to 20%.
The doctors' strike has now entered its 15th day. Further details on the discussions and the A.P. Junior Doctors' Association's response are anticipated.
