SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Mechanical Engineering Graduates Association (JKMEGA) has applauded the recent administrative decision to address long-standing issues related to career progression among engineers.
The administration, through Government Order No 1339-JK(GAD) of 2024 dated July 9, 2024, has formed a sub-committee tasked with examining the Assured Career Progression (ACP) scheme and Time Bound Promotion (TBP) for the engineering fraternity in the region.
Er Firdous Ahad Bhat, President of JKMEGA, expressed heartfelt appreciation towards the Honorable Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha, and the Chief Secretary, Shri Atul Dullo, for initiating the revival of the ACP scheme. He emphasized the scheme’s importance as a morale booster for engineers who have dedicated their careers to nation-building efforts.
Highlighting the historical context, Bhat recalled the legislative acknowledgment of the ACP scheme by the erstwhile government of Jammu & Kashmir, which, despite passing the scheme, had yet to implement the corresponding Statutory Rules and Orders (SRO).
“We are extremely thankful to the relentless efforts of officials including Shaleen Kabra, Santosh D Vaidiya, Sanjeev Verma, Shri Achel Sethi, Bhupinder Kumar, and other Administrative Secretaries whose advocacy has paved the way for this progress,” Bhat stated.
The JKMEGA views this initiative not only as a significant achievement but also as a crucial step towards ensuring a brighter future for engineers in the region. The association remains optimistic that the implementation of the ACP scheme will provide long-overdue recognition and career advancement opportunities for engineers who have been advocating for these rights for over three decades.
The move has been widely welcomed within the engineering community, who believe it will create a conducive environment for professional growth and contribute to the overall development of Jammu & Kashmir.
This administrative decision underscores the commitment of the government to address the aspirations and concerns of the engineering fraternity, marking a positive shift towards enhancing career prospects and job satisfaction among engineers in the region.
