The Jammu & Kashmir Electrical Engineering Graduates Association (JKEEGA) has welcomed the government order regarding the placement of Junior Engineers (Electrical) as In-charge Assistant Engineers (Electrical), describing it as another major milestone in streamlining the Human Resource Management of the Power Development Department.
In a statement, Er. Pirzada Hidayatullah, General Secretary, JKEEGA, expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, and Additional Chief Secretary, Power Development Department, Ashwani Kumar, for their continued commitment towards resolving long-pending career progression issues of power engineers.
He stated that the promotion of Junior Engineers to the rank of Assistant Engineers will significantly boost the morale of engineers who have been awaiting career advancement for years.
He also appreciated the efforts of Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, and Additional Secretary (HRM), JKPDD, Zakir Hussain Wani, for expediting the promotion process and ensuring timely issuance of the orders.
“The promotion of Junior Engineers as Assistant Engineers comes at a crucial time when the power sector is witnessing major infrastructure expansion and reforms. Filling these key field-level engineering positions will strengthen technical supervision, improve execution of CAPEX and maintenance works, enhance reliability of the power network, and ensure better consumer service delivery across Jammu and Kashmir,” said Er. Pirzada.
He further observed that Assistant Engineers constitute the backbone of the Power Development Department, being directly responsible for operation and maintenance of electrical infrastructure, implementation of development works, and ensuring uninterrupted power supply. Their timely placement will improve administrative efficiency and accelerate ongoing reforms in the sector.
JKEEGA reaffirmed its commitment to working constructively with the Government for addressing all pending Human Resource issues of power engineers while ensuring reliable, quality, and round-the-clock power supply to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The Association once again conveyed its sincere appreciation to the Government, particularly the Additional Chief Secretary, Power Development Department, for prioritising merit-based career progression and strengthening the engineering cadre of the department.
