JKNS DESK
Srinagar, Nov 7 (JKNS): The Jammu and Kashmir Government has sanctioned a 5% annual increment for eligible contractual employees engaged under the National Health Mission (NHM), J&K, for the financial year 2026-27.
As per Order No. 160 NHM J&K of 2026, issued by Mission Director NHM J&K Athar Aamir Khan (IAS) on November 7, a copy of which lies with news agency JKNS, the increment shall be extended to eligible contractual staff working at state, divisional, district and block levels, including those engaged under the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) and Disease Control Programmes.
The order states that employees completing one year of service on or before March 31, 2026, shall be entitled to the increment with effect from April 1, 2026.
Similarly, those completing one year of service between April 1 and September 30, 2026, shall receive the increment with effect from October 1, 2026, while employees completing one year of service after September 30, 2026, shall be eligible for the increment from April 1, 2027.
The sanction is subject to satisfactory performance and fulfilment of applicable NHM guidelines. The concerned Drawing and Disbursing Officers and Controlling Officers have been directed to verify qualifying service and performance before extending the benefit.
Meanwhile, Health and Medical Education Minister Sakina Itoo said the sanction fulfils the Government’s commitment towards NHM contractual employees.
In a post on X, Minister Itoo said, that, “As promised by the Government, a 5% annual increment has been sanctioned for eligible contractual employees engaged under the National Health Mission (NHM), J&K, for FY 2026–27.”
“This is an important step towards recognising the dedication and contributions of our NHM workforce, who continue to play a vital role in strengthening healthcare delivery across Jammu & Kashmir,” she wrote.
“Our commitment to the welfare of healthcare workers remains steadfast. We will continue working towards a stronger, more responsive and inclusive healthcare system under the leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister Jenab Omar Abdullah”, Itoo wrote on X. (JKNS)
