Ejaz-ul-haq Bhat
Srinagar, Apr 14: Government on Tuesday constituted a task force to restore economic activity and employment process in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir at a time when battle for prevention of COVID -19 pandemic is in a full swing.
Officials told Kashmir News Observer that the task force will be headed by financial commissioner, finance department and will comprise of seven other members from different departments.
As per the order the task force will submit the recommendations by May 30. “The Terms of the reference of the Task Force shall be to develop a strategy/action plan for restoring normal economic activities in all sectors in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir,” reads the order. It also reads that the task force will also develop a package for assistance to Industry/Agriculture/Horticulture/Animal Husbandry sectors to ensure their normal functioning.
“To finalize a time bound plan for recruitment to government job vacancies at different levels along with the processes to be followed for early recruitment, keeping in mind the fiscal balance and monitor the recruitment process,” the order further reads