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Nurses in Kerala protested for higher pay amid inflation; government sets wage recommendations, but hospitals must implement them.
Nurses in Kerala’s private hospitals protested statewide on March 6, 2026, demanding higher wages amid rising living costs.
The Labour Minister confirmed the government’s Minimum Wages Committee has set recommended minimum pay for hospital workers, with a formal order pending.
He stressed that hospitals, not the government, must implement these wages, urging compliance despite possible legal challenges.
The protest was led by the United Nurses Association, citing inflation and inadequate pay.
Separately, waste management issues after the Attukal Pongala festival drew criticism, prompting the Minister to order an investigation into cleanup lapses despite 3,000 extra workers and Chief Minister-level oversight.
Las enfermeras en Kerala protestaron por salarios más altos en medio de la inflación; el gobierno establece recomendaciones salariales, pero los hospitales deben implementarlas.