SRINAGAR, Oct 30: Minister for Jal Shakti Department, Javed Ahmad Rana today said that the policy for regularization of daily-wagers is under consideration.

The Minister was replying to a question raised by Legislator Dr Sajjad Shafi in the Legislative Assembly.

He said that there is shortage of staff due to the superannuation of several field employees in the department.

Sharing details, the Minister said that 125 of Assistant Lineman are present, while as only eight lineman posts are vacant in PHE Sub-Division Uri.

However, the Minister said to ensure regular water supply to the people and continued operation and maintenance of Water Supply Schemes (WSS), interim arrangements have been ensured though the internal deployment of available manpower, including regular employees and daily

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