NHM Contractual Staff in Jammu & Kashmir to Receive 5% Pay Rise Annually

The National Health Mission (NHM) has confirmed that contractual staff working in Jammu & Kashmir will receive a 5% increase in their salaries each year. The decision, announced by the NHM authorities, is aimed at improving job satisfaction and retaining skilled workers in the state’s health sector. The increment will be reflected in the next payroll cycle and will apply to all contractual positions across NHM facilities in Jammu & Kashmir. Officials said the move is part of a broader effort to align contractual wages with those of permanent employees.