health π©Ί Bihar boosts stipend for PG medical students
The Bihar government has announced a major increase in the monthly stipend for postgraduate medical students. This enhancement applies to students who assist in patient care under senior doctors across Bihar. The new rates start from January 1, 2026, with third-year students getting Rs 1,12,200. First-year students move from Rs 82,000 to Rs 92,800, and second-year students get Rs 1,02,000. Health Minister Nishant Kumar stated this aims to encourage quality medical talent. π©Ί