In a landmark move, the Telangana government has significantly raised stipends for AYUSH House Surgeons and PG students, bringing them on par with allopathic junior doctors following a prolonged strike.
- AYUSH House Surgeon stipends increased from ₹13,754 to ₹29,792.
- Third-year PG stipends surged from ₹34,385 to ₹74,482.
- Pay parity achieved between AYUSH and Allopathic medical practitioners.
The Government of Telangana has officially approved a substantial increase in the stipends for AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy) House Surgeons and postgraduate (PG) doctors. This decision follows a 28-day strike by medical professionals seeking pay parity with their allopathic counterparts.
The official government order was issued by Health Secretary Christina Z. Chongthu, acting upon a proposal submitted by the Director of the Department of AYUSH, Telangana. This move marks a significant victory for the medical students who had called off their protests just nine days prior to the announcement.
BozokMedia analysis shows that this policy shift is a strategic move toward the 'Integrative Medicine' model. By equalizing financial incentives, the government is validating traditional medicine as a core pillar of the healthcare system, rather than a secondary alternative. This is likely to improve the retention of skilled practitioners in the AYUSH sector.
"Achieving pay parity is a critical step in professionalizing AYUSH services and ensuring that traditional healthcare providers are motivated to serve in public health infrastructure."
The revised structure benefits 405 House Surgeons, including 126 from Ayurveda, 125 from Homoeopathy, 94 from Unani, and 60 from Naturopathy. The financial leap is particularly stark for postgraduate students.
| Category | Previous Stipend (₹) | Revised Stipend (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| House Surgeon | 13,754 | 29,792 |
| 1st Year PG | 30,947 | 67,032 |
| 2nd Year PG | 32,665 | 70,757 |
| 3rd Year PG | 34,385 | 74,482 |
A total of 393 PG students will benefit from this hike, evenly distributed across the first, second, and third years. This alignment with allopathic pay scales is expected to reduce brain drain from traditional medicine to other sectors.
1. Who is eligible for the revised stipends?
All eligible AYUSH House Surgeons and PG students currently enrolled in recognized institutions in Telangana.
2. What triggered this government decision?
The decision was a direct response to a 28-day strike by AYUSH doctors demanding parity with allopathic junior doctors.
