Compassionate job policy to be simplified, made fully transparent: says J&K CM

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday reiterated his government’s commitment to clearing the backlog of compassionate appointments under SRO-43 and the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme (RAS-2022), assuring that all necessary relaxations would be granted wherever required to simplify and make the entire process fully transparent.

The Chief Minister was speaking at a function organised at the Convention Centre here where he handed over appointment orders to candidates under SRO-43 and RAS-2022, besides issuing regularisation orders to Contingent Paid Workers (CPWs) of the School Education Department.

In his address, the Chief Minister, who is the Minister-in-charge of the General Administration Department, assured the beneficiaries that the government is determined to clear the backlog of cases under SRO-43 and RAS-2022.

“As far as the orders of SRO-43 are concerned, I assure you that we will try our best to dispose of the pending cases. We will grant relaxation in cases as per the norms and make this process as transparent as possible,” the Chief Minister said.

Expressing deep empathy with families who approach the government during their most difficult hours, the Chief Minister stressed that compassionate appointments are not acts of favour but rightful entitlements under an established policy.

“On behalf of the government, our only effort is to help you in this difficult time. You should not feel that you are alone or that no one stands with you. If the government supports you in your moment of helplessness, this is not a favour—this is your right,” he said.

Speaking about the long-pending cases of CPWs and their regularisation, the Chief Minister said, “For CPWs, this day carries a different meaning. As Minister Sakina Itoo has already mentioned, we will do our best to regularise CPW and issue orders. For those under RAS and SRO-43, I know many of you have suffered a lot to reach here. And I apologise to you for that.”

Regarding delay in processing of SRO 43/ RAS cases, he said, “This should not happen. When there is a government system, it should work automatically. I assure you—we will simplify the procedure further. We will reduce the difficulties you face. Since I hold the GAD portfolio myself, I will personally ensure that bottlenecks are removed.”

The Chief Minister added that more regularisation orders for CPWs would soon be issued by the Education Department under the supervision of Education Minister Sakina Itoo.

Speaking on the occasion, Sakina Itoo said the government has accorded top priority to clearing SRO-43 and RAS-2022 cases to ensure long-pending grievances are addressed.