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The Maharashtra State Nurses Association has begun a statewide protest over pay disparities and unfair hiring policies. They oppose the government's decision to recruit 80% female nurses, calling it discriminatory. If their demands aren't met, they plan an indefinite strike, risking healthcare disruptions. The association is also pushing for permanent job creation and promotions.

Key Points: Maharashtra Nurses Protest Pay Disparities and Contract Hiring Policy

  • Nurses demand equal pay under 7th Pay Commission
  • Protest against 80% female hiring quota
  • Threaten statewide indefinite strike if demands ignored
  • Push for permanent posts and promotions
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Maharashtra State Nurses Association stages state-wide agitation against pay disparities under 7th Pay Commission

Maharashtra State Nurses Association launches agitation against 7th Pay Commission discrepancies and opposes gender-biased contractual recruitment policies.

"We will protest for several days, and if we don't get any assurance, services will be halted across the state. – Bhimrao Chakre, MSNA"

Mumbai, July 16

The Maharashtra State Nurses Association (MSNA) launched a state-wide agitation to protest ongoing pay disparities under the 7th Pay Commission and to oppose the recent government resolution permitting the contractual recruitment of nurses.

MSNA Vice President Bhimrao Chakre vowed to halt services across the state in the future if their demands were not fulfilled.

"We have been protesting here since yesterday, and patient services may come to a halt, though we don't want that. We wrote our demands to the government a month ago but have received no response... The risk allowance and laundry allowance from the state government are negligible compared to the central government... A notice has been issued that 80% female and only 20% male nurses will be recruited, and we strongly oppose this because the apex body does not discriminate on the basis of gender," Chakre said.

"We demand that this criterion be abolished... We will protest for several days, and if we don't get any assurance, services will be halted across the state, and after that, an indefinite strike will be announced. The state government will be responsible for the disruption in services," he added.

The Maharashtra State Nurses Association (MSNA) had earlier announced a statewide agitation starting July 15, 2025, to protest persistent pay discrepancies under the 7th Pay Commission and the recent government resolution for contractual recruitment of nurses.

After a Sit-in protest and demonstrations at Azad Maidan, Mumbai, on July 15 and 16, the association plans to conduct a one-day statewide work stoppage on July 17.

MSNA, in an official statement, vowed to have an indefinite statewide intense work stoppage if demands are not met.

The MSNA has been consistently advocating for regular creation of nursing posts at various levels in line with the increasing population, 100 per cent permanent recruitment, and 100 per cent permanent promotions, the statement added.

- ANI

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Rohit P
The gender-based recruitment policy is completely outdated. How can they say 80% female and only 20% male nurses? This is discrimination pure and simple. Equality should mean equal opportunities for all.
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Arjun K
While I support nurses' rights, shutting down services completely will hurt patients the most. There must be a better way to protest without putting lives at risk. The government should engage in dialogue before things escalate.
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Sarah B
Contractual recruitment is such a scam! My friend has been working as a contractual nurse for 5 years with no job security or benefits. This exploitation needs to stop. Permanent positions with fair pay is the least they deserve.
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Vikram M
The pay disparity between state and central government nurses is ridiculous. Same work, same qualifications, but different pay scales? This 7th Pay Commission implementation is a complete mess across states.
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Kavya N
During COVID, nurses risked their lives while politicians gave speeches. Now when they ask for basic rights, no one listens. Shame on the government! 👏 More power to MSNA for standing up for their rights.
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Michael C
The risk allowance mentioned is laughable. Nurses deal with infections, violence from patients' relatives, and extreme stress daily. Their

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