The strike of Maharashtra Resident Doctors Association that crippled the services of 14 major government and BMC run hospitals of the state was finally called off on July 3 evening after an amicable settlement.

The senior representatives of the association confirmed that out of 10 demands that they had sent to the authorities, 90% have been accepted and they have received a formal letter regarding the same. The decision was taken during the marathon meeting called by the officials of health ministry, DMER representatives and MARD representatives at Mantralaya that went on for over five hours. Over 4,000 resident doctors will resume work 8 pm onwards.