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On Feb. 16, 2026, thousands of Srinagar's contract workers protested for job regularisation, prompting a government pledge for a rapid policy response.
On February 16, 2026, thousands of daily wage and contractual workers in Srinagar protested demanding the regularisation of their government jobs, citing unmet promises and decades of service.
Organized by the Employees Joint Action Committee and the Kashmir Daily Wagers Association, demonstrators marched to the JKNC headquarters, calling for job security and wage reforms.
Over 60,000 workers are affected, with protesters urging the Omar Abdullah-led government to act.
In response, the Chief Minister announced a high-level committee to draft a regularisation roadmap, with a two-day deadline for a public policy.
Failure to deliver a clear plan may trigger renewed protests, as tensions remain high and police are deployed at key sites.
El 16 de febrero de 2026, miles de trabajadores contractuales de Srinagar protestaron por la regularización del trabajo, lo que provocó una promesa del gobierno de una respuesta política rápida.