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By GT24x7 Reporter · 4 October 2026 · GlobalToday24x7

Chhattisgarh Medical Education Department Refutes Viral Order on Doctor Stipend Hike

RAIPUR — The Chhattisgarh Department of Medical Education on Sunday, October 4, 2026, issued an official statement repudiating a fraudulent government notification that circulated widely across social media platforms claiming a substantial hike in stipends and salaries for doctors. The bogus document, which purported that junior residents, demonstrators, and medical officers serving in state medical colleges would receive an upgraded monthly payout of ₹73,152 starting November 1, 2026, was declared entirely illegitimate and deceptive by state medical authorities.

Departmental officials confirmed that no official administrative decision or budget allocation had been sanctioned regarding such a salary revision. Following an initial review, administrators established that the fake order was fabricated using generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to mimic the official formatting, language, and seal of government circulars, creating widespread confusion among medical professionals and students across Chhattisgarh.

AI-Generated Circular Claims Substantial Pay Revision for Medical Staff

The fake circular gained rapid traction on instant messaging applications and social media groups over recent days. It claimed that under a revised remuneration framework, junior residents, demonstrators, and medical officers posted under the health department would see their monthly honorarium standardized to ₹73,152. The detailed breakdown and specified implementation date led many medical interns and junior doctors to believe the revision was authentic before administrative intervention clarified the situation.

The Department of Medical Education clarified that all valid policy directives regarding pay scales, stipends, or service conditions undergo rigorous administrative approvals and official gazette notifications. Officials noted that unauthorized documents generated via AI pose significant risks of public misdirection and administrative disruption.

Advisory Issued to Doctors and Citizens Against Sharing Unverified Posts

In light of the incident, the department issued a public advisory cautioning doctors, medical students, and citizens against trusting or disseminating unverified documents circulating on digital platforms. Authorities instructed the medical fraternity and the general public not to share or treat the viral image as an authentic government order.

The health administration emphasized that all legitimate government notifications, policy updates, and salary adjustments are communicated exclusively through official government portals, department websites, and accredited media releases. Citizens and healthcare professionals have been advised to verify any administrative claim through official channels before sharing such content further.

Regulatory Warning Over AI Misuse and Digital Misinformation

The proliferation of AI-generated government documents highlights an emerging regulatory and security challenge for public administration in India. As generative software tools become increasingly capable of replicating official letterheads, government seals, and administrative terminology, public departments are facing heightened vulnerability to digital forgery and misinformation campaigns.

Departmental sources indicated that state cyber security cells are monitoring digital platforms to identify the origins of the fraudulent circular. Officials warned that strict legal action under relevant provisions of the Information Technology Act and cybercrime regulations will be initiated against entities responsible for creating and distributing fake government documents intended to mislead the public.