Srinagar, Oct 31 (JKNS): More than one lakh daily wage, casual, seasonal, Anganwadi, and contractual workers serving various departments in Jammu and Kashmir have been registered through Aadhar-based Biometric identification, the government said.
In a written reply to multiple questions in the Legislative Assembly, GAD as per news agency JKNS confirmed that 100501 are daily wagers are registered through biometric Aadhar based system.
The government said these workers are engaged by different departments based on operational needs and functional requirements.
A committee, headed by the Chief Secretary and constituted under Government Order No. 384-JK(GAD) of 2025, is examining the regularization, pending wages, and compliance with minimum wage norms.
The committee is also compiling a verified database covering department-wise details, duties, and service duration of over 1 lakh registered workers across sectors including Education, Health, Power, Public Works, Revenue, and Rural Development.
The government said wages and incentives are being paid as per existing guidelines, and the committee is reviewing all administrative, legal, and financial aspects before making recommendations.
