06/08/2026
The Jammu & Kashmir Women Employees Association is expressing deep concern over the heartbreaking plight of our School Cook-cum-Helpers.
These dedicated workers show up every single day to ensure our children are fed, yet they are subjected to conditions that defy basic human dignity: They are paid a shocking ₹1,000 per month. How can anyone survive, let alone run a household, on less than ₹35 a day. They are denied even the most basic provision of Casual Leaves. If they fall sick or face an emergency, they are left with no safety net.
This is not just a labor issue; it is a fundamental violation of human rights and worker dignity. The hands that cook for our future generations deserve respect, fair compensation, and basic labor rights.
We stand in rock-solid solidarity with our Cook-cum-Helpers and urge the authorities to take immediate corrective action.
JK Women Employees Association
PMO India
Pralhad Joshi