JAMMU: The government has announced the constitution of a high-level committee to look into matters concerning the regularization of daily wagers, contractual and ad hoc employees serving in various departments.

Replying to Un-starred Assembly Question No. 539 tabled by MLA Dr. Sunil Bhardwaj, the government said the committee was set up through Government Order No. 384-JK (GAD) of 2025 dated March 19, 2025, to examine issues related to the regularization of different categories of workers. The official response stated that the panel has been directed to evaluate the issue from humanitarian, legal and financial standpoints and to suggest a comprehensive course of action.

Replying to media, Dr Bhardwaj mentioned that government has no intention to regularize these employees who have given their productive life in the departments otherwise government must have allocated some revenue expenditure for them. Unfortunately, no definite timeline has been specified for rolling out any regularization policy. He said that BJP will keep fighting for their cause inside and outside assembly and force the government to regularize these employees at the earliest.

In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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