Fri Jan 02 14:51:44 UTC 2026: Summary:

The Telangana Junior Doctors’ Association (TJUDA) has appealed to the Telangana government and the Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) regarding two critical issues: the lack of clear and consistent maternity leave policies for female post-graduate doctors and the excessive delays in issuing academic certificates to medical graduates. The association claims the ambiguous maternity leave policies lead to financial burdens, limited access to facilities, and delayed stipend payments for female doctors. Additionally, the long wait times for essential academic documents are causing graduates to miss opportunities for further education and employment.

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Telangana Junior Doctors Plea for Fair Maternity Policies, Faster Certificate Issuance

HYDERABAD – January 2, 2026 – The Telangana Junior Doctors’ Association (TJUDA) is calling on the Telangana government and the Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) to address pressing concerns facing junior doctors across the state. In a formal representation, the TJUDA highlighted two key issues: inconsistencies and inadequacies in maternity leave policies for female post-graduate doctors, and significant delays in the issuance of vital academic certificates to graduates.

The TJUDA emphasized the lack of standardized university norms for maternity leave, resulting in disparate treatment of female post-graduate students across medical colleges. This includes instances of mandatory “rejoining fees,” extended waiting periods for university approval, and restricted access to academic facilities. The association also pointed out the financial strain of no stipends being provided during maternity leave extensions, compounded by further stipend delays and denial of casual leave, even for medical emergencies.

In addition to the maternity leave issues, the TJUDA has raised alarms regarding the lengthy delays in issuing academic certificates such as Original Degree certificates, Migration Certificates, Transfer Certificates, and Marks Memos. The association reports that graduates frequently wait six months or longer to receive these crucial documents, hindering their ability to pursue higher education, fellowships, employment, and professional registration opportunities.

The TJUDA is urging swift action to alleviate the hardships faced by junior doctors and ensure fair and timely access to essential resources.

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