Omar Abdullah Forms Committee for Regularisation of Daily Wagers in Jammu & Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has announced the formation of a committee to address the regularisation of daily wagers. This move aims to prepare a roadmap by the next budget session. The committee will assess both legal and financial aspects, promising a fresh start for affected workers.

In a significant move, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced the formation of a committee to tackle the issue of regularising daily wagers in the state. During a budget address in the Assembly, Abdullah assured that a comprehensive roadmap would be prepared by the next budget session.

The newly formed committee will be led by the Chief Secretary and include top officials from various departments. With a six-month timeline, the panel will examine the number of daily wagers, evaluating both legal and financial implications to formulate a strategy for regularisation.

Abdullah acknowledged past shortcomings and highlighted the humanitarian aspect of the issue. He criticized the previous government for its incomplete efforts, while BJP members accused his administration of failing the workers. This announcement marks a fresh start, aiming to resolve a long-standing issue affecting thousands of workers.

(With inputs from agencies.)