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Govt Grants Two-Day Special Casual Leave to Employees Posted in Kashmir
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 12:46 PM
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The Indian government has approved a two‑day special casual leave (SCL) for all employees posted in the Kashmir region, a move aimed at boosting morale and acknowledging the challenges faced by staff in the area.
In a recent announcement, the government has sanctioned a two‑day special casual leave (SCL) for employees posted in the Kashmir region.
The decision applies to all government staff stationed in Kashmir, irrespective of their department or rank. The SCL is intended to provide a brief respite and recognize the unique hardships faced by personnel working in the area.
Officials said the leave will be granted in addition to the regular leave entitlements, and will be available at the discretion of the respective department heads. The move is part of ongoing efforts to support morale and welfare of employees in sensitive postings.
The sanction is expected to be implemented from the beginning of the next month, with details to be communicated through official circulars to all affected employees.
The decision applies to all government staff stationed in Kashmir, irrespective of their department or rank. The SCL is intended to provide a brief respite and recognize the unique hardships faced by personnel working in the area.
Officials said the leave will be granted in addition to the regular leave entitlements, and will be available at the discretion of the respective department heads. The move is part of ongoing efforts to support morale and welfare of employees in sensitive postings.
The sanction is expected to be implemented from the beginning of the next month, with details to be communicated through official circulars to all affected employees.