Kashmir leads with over 57,000 workers, Jammu follows with 40,077

Srinagar, Oct 31: More than 97,000 casual and other workers across Jammu and Kashmir are awaiting regularization as the government has constituted a committee to examine all related aspects before finalizing a policy decision.

The committee set up in March, 2025, has been tasked with reviewing humanitarian, legal and financial implications involved in the regularization process and suggesting a comprehensive framework for absorption of these workers into government service.

In response to a query by MLA Rajiv Jasrotia in the Legislative Assembly, the government said the panel is undertaking an in-depth assessment covering constitutional, administrative and financial considerations.

The findings will form the basis of a u

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