Salaries of NHM employees hiked

Srinagar, May 28

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In a major decision, the administration has accorded approval for a substantial hike in the salary of employees working under the National Health Mission in J&K. The decision has been conveyed to the Union Territory in the approval received for Programme Implementation Plan for the financial year 2021-22 projected by the administration, an official spokesman said.

As per the approval accorded by Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in addition to the annual increment budget of 5%, for the first time, an additional increment of about 12% has been approved as hike in salary for NHM employees through restructuring and rationalisation.

Efforts recognised

Such perks are always given to recognise the services of those who put their services for the cause of humanity and set example for others. —Atal Dulloo, Financial commissioner, Health, Medical education

The exact amount of individual increment shall be notified by the Executive Committee of State Health Society headed by Financial Commissioner, Health and Medical Education Department, Atal Dulloo, shortly.

Dulloo, while complimenting the NHM employees for the incentive, said this endeavour of the government was aimed to boost the morale of the employees and encourage and appreciate their contribution towards working tirelessly in curbing the virus. — PTI