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Omar Abdullah Announces Phased Regularisation of J&K Daily-Rated Workers

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has announced that the regularisation of daily-rated workers will begin in a phased and structured manner starting next financial year. He acknowledged the long-standing hardships faced by these workers and emphasised a transparent, fiscally sustainable approach. The government aims to balance financial constraints with its moral responsibility, using criteria like length of service for categorisation. While detailed criteria are pending, the announcement has renewed hopes for thousands of workers seeking job security.

Key Points: J&K Daily-Rated Workers Regularisation from Next Fiscal Year

  • Phased regularisation from next fiscal
  • Addresses decades-long worker struggle
  • Structured & transparent process
  • Balances fiscal discipline with social justice
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Daily-rated workers' regularisation from next fiscal year: Omar Abdullah

J&K CM Omar Abdullah announces a structured, phased plan to regularise daily-rated workers starting next financial year, addressing a long-pending issue.

Daily-rated workers' regularisation from next fiscal year: Omar Abdullah
"The regularisation process will commence next financial year in a structured, transparent, and fiscally sustainable manner. - Omar Abdullah"

Jammu, Feb 19

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced that the regularisation of daily-rated workers will begin in a phased, structured, and transparent manner starting next financial year.

During the Assembly discussion on Demands for Grants, the Chief Minister stated that the long-pending issue of regularising daily-rated workers will be addressed in phases beginning next financial year.

Responding to concerns from members across party lines, the Chief Minister acknowledged the decades-long struggle of daily wagers, casual labourers, and other temporary workers seeking job security and dignity.

He stated that the Government is fully aware of the social and economic hardships faced by these workers and their families.

"The regularisation process will commence next financial year in a structured, transparent, and fiscally sustainable manner," the Chief Minister said, emphasising that the Government will follow a clear and workable roadmap rather than making ad-hoc announcements.

The announcement carries political significance, as the issue of daily-rated workers has remained a recurring flashpoint in Jammu and Kashmir's political discourse.​

The Chief Minister emphasised that the present dispensation is committed to resolving the issue practically and humanely.

He noted that financial constraints cannot be ignored, but the Government also recognises its moral responsibility toward workers who have served various departments for years, often on meagre wages and without service benefits.​

Official sources indicated that the proposed phased mechanism may include categorisation based on length of service, departmental needs, and financial viability.

However, the government has not yet disclosed detailed eligibility criteria or timelines. Opposition members, while welcoming the announcement, are expected to closely monitor its implementation.​

The Chief Minister reiterated the government's aim to balance fiscal discipline with social justice.

"We are determined to find a fair, practical, and humane solution," he told the House, assuring that policy clarity will be provided in the upcoming financial year.

With thousands of daily-rated workers across departments awaiting stability, the Assembly statement has renewed hopes for long-awaited relief.

- IANS

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Sarah B
A structured and transparent approach is crucial. Too often, such announcements are made before elections and then forgotten. I appreciate the CM's acknowledgment of the workers' dignity. The phased mechanism sounds sensible, but the timeline needs to be clear.
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Vikram M
This is a welcome step, but "next financial year" is vague. These workers have waited for decades. The government should have a clear month-wise roadmap. Also, what about those who retired as daily wagers without any benefits? Their plight must also be addressed.
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Priyanka N
Balancing fiscal discipline and social justice is the real challenge. While I'm happy for the workers, I hope this doesn't put an unsustainable burden on the state exchequer. The categorisation based on service length and department needs seems like a fair way to start.
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Aman W
Respectfully, this feels like another political announcement. We've heard similar promises before. The proof will be in the implementation. The opposition must keep a close watch and ensure there is no bias in the regularisation process. Action, not just words, is needed.
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Kavya N
Job security and dignity for workers who have served for years on meagre wages is a basic right. Better late than never! I hope the process is truly transparent and the workers' unions are consulted. This can set a positive example for other states as well.

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