Jammu, Jan 9, 2026 : Health & Medical Education Minister Sakeena Itoo chaired a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat to review vacancies and recruitment referrals across J&K’s health sector.
Major Directives
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Timely referral of vacant posts to recruiting agencies
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Cancel all attachments of doctors & paramedics
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Immediate posting in acute-shortage areas, especially peripheral and far-flung regions
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Rationalisation of staff to fill specialist gaps in underserved belts
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Fast-track recruitment rules (RRs) for all post categories
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Expedite recruitment in Government Medical Colleges (GMCs) and health departments
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Strengthen de-addiction services, counselling, awareness, and rehab infrastructure
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Treat drug abuse as a public health & societal crisis
Participants
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Secretary H&ME Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah
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Principals of all 9 GMCs (Srinagar, Jammu, Anantnag, Baramulla, Rajouri, Kathua, Doda, Udhampur, Handwara) + SKIMS MC
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Directors Health Services Jammu/Kashmir
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Senior officials (in-person & via VC)
“Streamline procedures, remove bottlenecks, ensure compassionate care for drug-abuse victims,” the Minister stressed.
