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**Summary:**

Contractual nurses at the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital in Tiruchi, employed by the Tamil Nadu Medical Services Recruitment Board (MRB), are protesting the delayed implementation of a pay raise promised in a 2021 Government Order. While many nurses have received the increase from ₹14,000 to ₹18,000, approximately 46 nurses at MGMGH, and around 400 statewide are still waiting. They cite financial hardship and unfair pay disparity compared to government nurses and newer hires under the National Health Mission. They are calling for the government to address the issue and provide fair compensation for their work.

**News Article:**

**Tiruchi Nurses Protest Delayed Pay Raise, Cite Financial Hardship**

**Tiruchi, July 17, 2025** – Over 40 contractual nurses at the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital (MGMGH) in Tiruchi are voicing their frustration over the prolonged delay in receiving a promised pay raise. The nurses, employed by the Tamil Nadu Medical Services Recruitment Board (MRB), were slated to receive an increase from ₹14,000 to ₹18,000 per month, as per a Government Order issued in May 2021.

While many MRB nurses across the state have benefited from the raise, approximately 46 at MGMGH, along with nearly 400 state-wide, remain without the promised increment. “It has been four years since the order, and we’re still given excuses,” said V. Sara, a nurse at the Tiruchi GH, who has been advocating for her colleagues.

The nurses argue that the delay is causing significant financial hardship. Many struggle to make ends meet on their current salaries, especially those who have migrated from rural areas. Furthermore, they point out the disparity in pay compared to government staff nurses, who earn significantly more, and even newer appointees under the National Health Mission.

“Though we are working just like the government staff nurses, MRB nurses are still receiving ₹14,000,” Sara stated. “It is unfortunate that such pay disparity exists.”

R.M. Vignesh, State joint secretary of the Tamil Nadu Government MRB Nurses Empowerment Association, emphasized the unfairness of the situation, stating that the “contract” status should not be a reason to delay the pay raise. Nurses are continuing to press their case with the government, hoping for a swift resolution to this ongoing issue.

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