02/04/2026
NHM Employees Observe 48-Hour Strike Across Jammu Division in Support of Long-Pending Demands
Jammu| April 01, 2026:
On the call of the UT Level Coordination Committee of All J&K National Health Mission Employees Association (JKNHMEA), NHM employees across Jammu District today observed a 48-hour strike in letter and spirit at all District and Block Hqrs across Jammu Division on 01-04-2026.
The protest was held in support of long-pending demands of NHM employees, including formulation of a comprehensive job policy, immediate pay revision, social security benefits including retirement benefits, extension of EPF benefits to all cadres, implementation of Equal Pay for Equal Work, loyalty benefits, and other genuine issues concerning NHM employees.
The protest was held under the leadership of Provincial President, NHM Jammu Division, Dr. Vikas Sharma, with the aim of drawing the attention of the Govt and concerned authorities towards the genuine and long-pending issues of NHM employees.
Speaking on the occasion, the leaders highlighted that NHM employees have been working tirelessly for the past nearly two decades, rendering dedicated healthcare services even in challenging circumstances. Despite their significant contribution to strengthening the public healthcare system, their services are yet to be regularized and they continue to work without job security and adequate social benefits.
During the protest, leaders and members of J&K Medical Employees Federation and J&K EJAC also extended their full support and joined the protest demonstrations of NHM employees at various venues across the district, expressing solidarity with their genuine demands.
The Association has appealed to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, Chief Minister J&K, Health Minister and concerned authorities of Jammu & Kashmir to take immediate steps for the resolution of the long-pending issues of NHM employees and ensure justice to thousands of healthcare workers who have been serving the people with dedication and commitment.
The Association further reiterated that NHM employees will continue their peaceful struggle until their genuine demands are addressed and a comprehensive policy ensuring job security and social protection is implemented.
The Association expressed heartfelt gratitude to all NHM employees across Jammu Division for their active participation and for reposing trust in the leadership of the Association. The Association also extended sincere thanks to all employee organizations and federations for their valuable support and solidarity with the NHM employees during the protest.
It is important to mention that NHM employees across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir are observing a 48-hour strike on 1st and 2nd April, 2026, in support of their long-pending genuine demands and to seek justice for thousands of NHM employees working under the National Health Mission.
Issued by
All JK NHM Employees Association, Jammu Division.
