Tanvir Sadiq seeks hike of internship allowances to BVSC internees in JK

Srinagar, Jul 5: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq on Wednesday sought enhancement of internship allowance of BVSC Internees in J&K at par with vet varsities of other states.
Echoing with the sentiments of a delegation of BVSc Doctors, who had called on him at the party headquarters Nawa-e-Subha, Tanvir said, “Over-worked and underpaid, why should our veterinary internees suffer? Government veterinary colleges across the country get a monthly stipend ranging from Rs 15000 to Rs 25,000. But students of Veterinary College and Research Institutes across J&K are being given a paltry amount of Rs 6000 per month. It’s a gross injustice with our youth as the stipend being given is not enough to meet their daily expenditures.”
Asking the government to ensure equitable stipends for veterinary interns in J&K, Tanvir further said, “It is completely unfair to ignore the contribution of these interns. These internees should be treated as like any other front line workers. Enhancing their stipend will definitely motivate and enable them to work with enthusiasm. The daily allowances of Rs 200 isn’t even sufficient enough to cover their travel expenses. I hope concerned authorities will address the issue on a priority basis.”