Prajapati later told reporters that the association has withdrawn its agitation following an assurance from the government.

The association asked the doctors of five government medical colleges in Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur and Rewa to return to work from Thursday.

They have been demanding better health facilities and working conditions in the hospitals as per the Medical Council of India (MCI) norms and Rs.12,000 hike in stipend.