Srinagar, March 16: The Executive Council of J&K Mechanical Engineering Graduates Association (JKMEGA) on Thursday thanked the administration for its decision to “do away with adhocism” and “incharge promotions” in the mechanical engineering sector.
In a meeting at its office here, the members expressed satisfaction with this move wherein more than 600 incharge promotions were regularized. They acknowledged that the promotion of engineers was a challenging task and appreciated the administration to make the process more equitable.
The members discussed the impact that adhocism and incharge promotions had on the engineering fraternity. “The practice had created an environment of uncertainty and instability, which was detrimental to the professional development of engineers,” they said. They recognized that regularizing promotions was a crucial step towards addressing these challenges and appreciated the administration’s commitment to doing so.
The members expressed their special thanks to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, R R Batnagar (IPS), Advisor to LG, Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, Shailendra Kumar, Principal Secretary, Public Works (R&B/MED), Shahid Mahmood, Addl. Secretary HRM, PW (R&B/MED) and the entire team of officers and officials involved in the process. The members also expressed gratitude to Satish Chandra, Chairman, J&K Public Service Commission and his whole team.
The JKMEGA expressed hope that the administration will also address the concerns raised by the mechanical engineering fraternity regarding the recent reorganization order. “The importance of addressing these concerns is to ensure that the mechanical engineering fraternity in Jammu & Kashmir can continue to thrive and develop for larger public welfare and better deliverance,” it said.
“JKMEGA commends the administration for its commitment to promoting excellence in the engineering sector and looks forward to continued collaboration in the future. The association urges all stakeholders to work together towards building a better and more sustainable future for the engineering sector in Jammu & Kashmir,” the statement said.
