JAMMU, Nov 13: Continuing its efforts to highlight and pursue the long pending issues and demands of NHM employees at every appropriate forum, a delegation of the All J&K National Health Mission Employees Association, Jammu Division, called on Commissioner Secretary, Health & Medical Education Department, J&K, Saugat Biswas (IAS), at the Civil Secretariat, Jammu.
The delegation was headed by Divisional President, All JKNHMEA Jammu Division, Dr. Vikas Sharma, and comprised Dr. Rohit Bhardwaj, Dr. Mohd. Ashraf and Dr. Ashish Khajuria.
At the outset, the Association members extended a warm welcome to Saugat Biswas on assuming the charge of Commissioner Secretary, Health & Medical Education Department, J&K, and conveyed their best wishes for his new assignment.
During the meeting, the delegation submitted a detailed memorandum highlighting the long pending and genuine demands of NHM employees, including regularisation of services, salary hike, retirement benefit and other welfare-related issues concerning the NHM fraternity.
The delegation urged the Commissioner Secretary to look into the concerns of NHM employees sympathetically and facilitate appropriate interventions for resolving their long-pending issues.
The Association reiterated its commitment to continue pursuing the legitimate demands of NHM employees through sustained dialogue and engagement with the concerned authorities.
After giving the delegation a patient hearing, the Commissioner Secretary assured the members that the Govt is serious about addressing the demands and concerns of NHM employees. He also acknowledged the significant contribution made by NHM employees towards strengthening the healthcare delivery system across Jammu & Kashmir.