The National Medical Commission has commenced a survey to check the amount of stipend that is being paid to graduate and post graduate medical students.

This is being done by collecting data from students on the condition of anonymity from private unaided medical colleges across the country.

In a public notice issued on April 27, Aujender Singh, deputy secretary, Post Graduate Medical Board informed the decision was taken as per the directions of the National Human Rights Commission.

It may be recollected that residents working in several hospitals have been on strike in the past over non-payment and unreasonable work hours.

“As per the directions of National Human Rights Commission, the National Medical Commission is conducting a survey among students studying in all Self-Financed/Private Medical Colleges all over the country to ascertain the amount of stipend paid to the UG/PG students.

 “In compliance with the NHRC’s directions, a Google form has been created which is available on the following link. All the UG students doing their internship and PG students are requested to fill up the form by May 7, 2023. It is assured that the identity of all those who will participate in the survey will be kept confidential and will not be disclosed to anyone,” the NMC has said.