Overview
- Nurses withdrew their protest after accepting the government's proposal to start with over 1,000 immediate absorptions and proceed in phases.
- Health Minister Ma Subramanian held negotiations with representatives on December 19, 22 and 24 before announcing the resolution.
- The government will clear long-pending promotions and create additional posts to support the transition from contract to permanent roles.
- A government order to extend paid maternity leave to contract nurses through the National Health Mission is expected shortly.
- Appointment orders for COVID-period recruits will be expedited and pay issues are being addressed, as officials note 4,825 nurses have been regularised since 2021, including 1,693 in 2024.