CM Mamata Banerjee announces salary hike for doctors and medical staff in Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced a significant increase in salaries for doctors and medical staff in the state. The decision follows months of protests after the rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.

Addressing a special gathering of senior and junior doctors and medical students at the Dhono Dhanyo auditorium, Banerjee stated that the salaries of senior resident doctors would be increased by Rs 15,000 across all levels. Under the new pay structure, diploma-holding senior resident doctors will receive



Rs 80,000 per month, up from Rs 65,000. Post-graduate senior resident doctors will now earn Rs 85,000 instead of Rs 70,000, while post-doctoral senior doctors will see their salaries rise from Rs 75,000 to Rs 1 lakh per month.

Additionally, Banerjee announced an increment of Rs 10,000 for all interns, house staff, postgraduate trainees, and postdoctoral trainees. “We had previously raised the salaries of both senior and junior resident doctors, but further revision was necessary. This move aims to ensure better financial support for medical professionals in the state,” she said.