Reiterates Govt’s commitment to merit based opportunities
Distributes promotion orders among Laboratory Assistants
Srinagar, May 12: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo on Tuesday said the government led by Omar Abdullah is implementing several reform measures to strengthen educational infrastructure, improve learning outcomes and address the concerns of teaching and non-teaching staff across Jammu and Kashmir.
The Minister stated this while distributing the appointment orders among Twenty-five Contingent Paid Workers (CPWs) of School Education department (SED) regularized as Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), as well as promotion orders among fourteen Laboratory Assistants promoted as Teachers, at SCERT Auditorium Bemina.
She said the National Conference Government is committed to ensuring fair opportunities based on merit and transparency to the youth of Jammu and Kashmir, as well as merit-based promotions to employees for institutional growth and effective public service delivery.
She stated that nearly 3,000 CPWs have been regularized over the past one and a half years, reflecting sustained efforts to provide employment security and career advancement.
The Minister highlighted that employees are the backbone of any institution and their dedication plays a vital role in achieving the larger goal of delivering quality education to students. She emphasized that transparent and merit-based promotions not only recognize the hard work of employees but also motivate them to contribute more effectively towards institutional growth and public service delivery.
Congratulating the employees, the Minister urged them to continue working with sincerity, dedication and a sense of responsibility for the betterment of the education sector and the future of students. She also assured that the government will continue to take necessary initiatives aimed at employee welfare, career progression and institutional development.
Addressing the gathering, Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani expressed satisfaction over the initiative and observed that several employees had been waiting for more than 25 to 27 years for regularization.
He stated that the government has initiated a systematic and phased approach to resolve long-pending cases and added that similar orders have been issued in recent months in both Jammu and Srinagar.
He reiterated that the government is prioritizing the education and healthcare sectors to ensure improved public service delivery and to meet the legitimate expectations of employees.
In his welcome address, Director School Education Kashmir, Naseer Ahmad Wani highlighted the department’s continued commitment to employee welfare and strengthening of the education system.