Historic Step Towards Regularization of Temporary Workers in Jammu and Kashmir
Raj Bhavan, Jammu/Srinagar — April 2025
In a significant development for thousands of temporary employees in Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has recommended the introduction of a crucial bill aimed at regularizing various categories of temporary workers. This initiative marks a monumental step under the provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019.
According to the official order issued from the Raj Bhavan, the recommendation has been made under Section 36(1) of the Reorganisation Act. The proposed legislation, titled "The Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Special Provisions for Regularization of Adhoc, Daily Wagers, Need Based and other Temporary Workers Bill, 2025)", is identified as Private Members' Bill No. 8 of 2025.
This bill is expected to address the longstanding demands and uncertainties faced by thousands of individuals working in various departments under temporary arrangements such as Adhoc, Daily Wagers, Need-Based, and Contractual workers. If passed, it would pave the way for a structured and legal process of regularization, ensuring job security, social benefits, and service continuity for these workers.
Key Highlights:
Objective: To provide a legal framework for the regularization of temporary employees working under different categories across various government departments.
Legal Basis: Recommended under Section 36(1) of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019.
Scope: Applies to Adhoc employees, Daily Wagers, Need-Based workers, and other temporary appointees in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Proposed as: Private Members’ Bill No. 8 of 2025.
The recommendation has been welcomed by employee unions and civil society organizations across the Union Territory. Many have expressed hope that this bill, once passed by the Legislative Assembly, will finally end the decades-old exploitation and uncertainty faced by temporary workers.
Official Statement: Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha’s recommendation reflects the administration's commitment to bring justice and dignity to thousands of workers who have served the system tirelessly, often without any formal recognition or long-term job security.
This move is likely to become a landmark reform in the governance of Jammu and Kashmir, setting a precedent for employee welfare and regularization in other Union Territories and States as well.
Public Reaction: Social media and public forums have witnessed a wave of appreciation for the Lieutenant Governor’s decision. Many workers expressed emotional relief and optimism about the future. However, stakeholders now await the response of the Legislative Assembly, hoping for swift passage and implementation of the bill.
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