Vacant positions in J&K hospitals to be filled soon: Javid Dar

Srinagar, Nov 15: Javid Ahmed Dar, Minister for Agriculture Production, RDD Panchayat Raj, Cooperative, and Election Departments on Friday assured that all the vacant positions in hospitals will be filled soon.
The minister, who is on his three-day visit to north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, addressed several developmental concerns. He acknowledged the shortage of staff in hospitals and assured that the vacancies would be filled soon.
“It has been observed that several hospitals are operating with less staff than required. We are committed to fulfilling these vacancies in the coming days,” he said.
Dar said there is a need for a holistic developmental approach across various sectors, including health, agriculture, horticulture and infrastructure. “Developmental works, whether completing ongoing projects or initiating new ones, need to be expedited. Public awareness of government schemes is equally crucial,” he said.
The minister clarified that while there is no fixed timeline for the regularisation of employees, the process is underway. “Regularisation is already in progress and will be addressed accordingly,” he assured.
Responding to queries about the delayed Mazbug Bridge near Sopore’s Fruit Mandi, Javed Dar expressed concern over the inconvenience caused to residents. “I don’t know why the work was delayed, but I assure you it will be completed in the coming months to ease the hardships faced by people,” he said, adding that follow-ups are essential to ensure project completion.
The minister also highlighted the issue of projects that remain incomplete on the ground despite being marked as finished on paper. “This needs to change. Representatives have a crucial role in ensuring accountability and execution at the grassroots level,” he remarked.
He reiterated that the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir was a priority for the government. “Statehood restoration is a public demand, and the government is actively working on it. We are hopeful of achieving it soon,” he affirmed. (KNO)