Cadre review of JKAS approved

Our Correspondent

Jammu, August 16

Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday approved cadre review of the JKAS with a view to strengthen the administrative set-up in the union territory, an official spokesperson said here.

The review will revise the strength and composition of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) in view of increased complexities and scale of operations as well as changes in work profiles due to new schemes and initiatives after specific recommendations from the Administrative Departments.

The revised strength will accommodate 87 new posts, with deletion of 50 posts coupled with creation of 46 posts, he said. The decision will also upgrade 29 posts to ensure adequate administrative experience and efficiency in disposal of government business, he said. The review will also enable career progression as well as employment avenues for the youth by releasing vacancies for direct recruitment through concerned recruiting agencies, the spokesperson said.

He said the AC further issued directions that the restructuring of Jammu and Kashmir Police Service cadre may also be fast tracked by the Home Department.

In a separate decision, the Council approved operational guidelines for JK Startup Policy which would give a fillip to enthuse start-up initiatives by J&Kyouth. The Administrative Council in its earlier meeting held on February 19 had approved the said policy.

The Council approved the operational guidelines which has elaborate provisions related to start-up recognition, access of seed funding-eligibility, process of filing application, short listing and selection, disbursal of seed funds, funding guidelines, start-up awards for encouraging entrepreneurship, incubators and market access for growth of start-ups, networking and collaborations between start-ups.

J&K Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) shall be the nodal agency for the policy implementation, the spokesperson said.

Strengthening admn setup

• Review will revise the strength and composition of the J&K Administrative Service (JKAS) in view of increased complexities and scale of operations
• The revised strength will accommodate 87 new posts, with deletion of 50 posts coupled with creation of 46 posts