Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a cupboard assembly of his authorities right here on Friday throughout which varied points, together with employment, reservation and recruitment processes, have been mentioned and instructions have been handed.
The cupboard, which mentioned the rising demand for revising the reservation restrict in authorities jobs in Jammu and Kashmir, determined to kind a sub-committee to interact with all stakeholders on the difficulty.
Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, different ministers and Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo participated within the assembly.
This was the second assembly of this authorities throughout its tenure of over one month.
Briefing the media after the assembly, Minister for Jal Shakti and Forests, Javed Ahmed Rana, stated that essential points, together with employment, reservation, recruitment processes and improvement, have been deliberated upon.
“Immediately we held a cupboard assembly beneath the management of the chief minister. We mentioned the deal with by the honourable lieutenant governor within the meeting and it has been accredited. Relaxation assured, all the selections taken within the assembly shall be shared with you sooner or later,” Rana stated.
He stated that the lieutenant governor’s speech throughout the meeting session was completely mentioned and accredited.
Replying to a query in regards to the demand for the Darbar Transfer, the minister stated “each vital facet talked about in his deal with has been included in it”.
Responding to a different query about unemployment, which emerged as a significant focus throughout the discussions, Rana stated, “The CM has instructed all ministers to prioritize addressing unemployment inside their respective departments. They need to begin their train. As a part of our 100-day agenda, we’re dedicated to presenting concrete measures throughout the subsequent two months.”
He emphasised that tackling unemployment was a major promise within the election manifesto and the federal government is dedicated to fulfilling it.
On filling vacant posts throughout varied departments, Rana stated that “deliberations have been held on whether or not the posts ought to be referred to the PSC (Public Service Fee) or SSRB”.
“We’ll make sure that ads for these posts are issued inside a set timeframe,” he added.
Rana additional emphasised “our election manifesto is not only a promise — it’s now an official authorities doc”.
“Whether or not it’s the provision of gasoline cylinders or different welfare measures, the honourable CM has directed ministers to take swift departmental actions to make sure implementation in letter and spirit,” he stated.
Replying to a query about Nationwide Convention MP Aga Syed Ruhullah’s menace to carry a dharna on the chief minister’s residence on the difficulty of the rationalization of reservation, Rana stated that Abdullah has determined to kind a cupboard sub-committee to interact with all stakeholders.
“As per the course of the CM, a cupboard sub-committee shall be shaped. The sub-committee will maintain talks with all stakeholders. Any choices taken will prioritize the general public’s curiosity,” he added.
Rana harassed that dialogue and consensus are essential in such issues.
Unrest amongst unemployed youth was triggered after the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Fee just lately marketed 575 posts of college lecturers, out of which solely 238 have been for open meritorious candidates, whereas 337 have been for reserved classes.
Responding to the strike name of assorted youth organizations, NC MP Ruhullah wrote on X, “And I’ll sit with all of you exterior the workplace or the residence of HCM (Hon’ble Chief Minister). I’ve neither forgotten nor backtracked on the difficulty of Rationalisation of Reservation. I’m assured that the federal government will take a call to rationalise the coverage quickly.”
And I’ll sit with all of you exterior the workplace or the residence of HCM.
I’ve neither forgotten nor backtracked on the difficulty of Rationalisation of Reservation. Away from the X (Twitter) I’ve talked with HCM twice and a number of instances with different colleagues about this concern. I… https://t.co/yLH6VcdoGc— Ruhullah Mehdi (@RuhullahMehdi) November 20, 2024
On the difficulty of age rest for job aspirants and day by day wagers, Rana acknowledged its urgency and stated it was additionally mentioned. “The cupboard has directed the federal government to deal with this matter promptly,” he stated.
Concerning the difficulty of day by day wagers, Rana stated, “The difficulty of day by day wagers is a giant one. There’s a lot of day by day wagers. The honourable CM has already issued directions to the ministers to begin the method on this course at their finish.”
Rana reiterated the federal government’s dedication to delivering on its guarantees, making certain transparency and addressing the urgent points confronted by folks of the area.