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Summary:
The Telangana Senior Residents Doctors Association (T-SRDA) is protesting the mandatory ₹15,000 rejoining fee imposed on female postgraduate doctors in Telangana who return from maternity leave. The association also highlights the lack of standardized maternity leave guidelines across government medical colleges, leading to confusion and delays. Furthermore, doctors report delayed stipends, restrictions on taking even casual leave during extension periods after maternity leave, and denial of departmental facilities until university permission is granted, all creating financial and personal hardships for new mothers. The T-SRDA demands a waiver of the fee and clear, consistent maternity leave policies.
News Article:
Telangana Doctors Protest “Unjust” Maternity Leave Fees, Lack of Standardized Policies
Hyderabad, India – December 15, 2025 – The Telangana Senior Residents Doctors Association (T-SRDA) is calling for an immediate end to what it describes as an “unjust” ₹15,000 rejoining fee levied on female postgraduate doctors returning from maternity leave at government medical colleges across Telangana.
According to a statement released by the T-SRDA, the fee is symptomatic of a larger problem: the lack of clear and consistent maternity leave guidelines. The association claims that the Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) has failed to establish standard protocols, leading to varying and often confusing practices across different medical institutions.
“Even after paying the amount, students are required to wait for an additional 15 to 20 days to obtain university permission, thereby being denied access to departmental facilities,” the statement said.
Beyond the rejoining fee, the T-SRDA also raises concerns about the financial strain placed on new mothers. Postgraduate doctors reportedly do not receive stipends during the extension period following their three-month maternity leave, and even after the extension is completed, stipends can be delayed by as long as four to five months.
The representation also alleges that severe restrictions are imposed on female doctors during the extension period. “Female postgraduate doctors are not permitted to take casual leave during this time, even in cases of medical emergencies or child health issues, despite having eligible leave balances,” they state.
The T-SRDA is demanding that the rejoining fee be immediately waived and that KNRUHS formulate and disseminate clear, standardized maternity leave and rejoining guidelines applicable to all medical colleges in the state. The Association maintains that a uniform system is necessary to support the well-being of both female doctors and their children.
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