17/04/2026
NHM Representatives Meet Governor of Himachal Pradesh
Jammu, April 17, 2026
A delegation of NHM Employees Association (NHMEA-REG JK UT), led by President Mr. Rohit Seth along with senior representative Mr. Mohit Seth, called on Sh. Kavinder Gupta, Hon’ble Governor of Himachal Pradesh, at his residence in Jammu today.
At the outset, the delegation extended warm congratulations to the Hon’ble Governor on the upcoming marriage of his son and conveyed their best wishes for the occasion. They also wished his son a happy and prosperous married life along with good health and long life.
During the meeting, the delegation held a detailed discussion regarding the issues and challenges faced by NHM employees in Jammu & Kashmir. The representatives highlighted that NHM employees are being subjected to step-motherly treatment, while in neighboring states, governments are continuously extending benefits and incentives to their NHM workforce.
The delegation specifically informed the Hon’ble Governor that the Himachal Pradesh Government has recently provided significant relief to NHM employees by enhancing their salaries during the Assembly session. They urged him to use his good offices to advocate for similar measures in Jammu & Kashmir.
Various categories of NHM staff including Medical, Paramedical, CHOs, BAM's, DAM's, RNTCP staff, ANMs, ASHAs, and other allied employees were discussed in detail.
Key demands such as salary hike, implementation of equal work equal pay, provision of loyalty bonus, and a clear transfer policy were also put forth before the Hon’ble Governor.
The Hon’ble Governor gave a patient hearing to the delegation and assured that the genuine concerns of NHM employees would be taken into consideration.
Issued by:
Dr. Ashraf Giri
Chief Spokesperson
NHMEA-REG JK UT