A decade of dedicated service, yet the promises remain unfulfilled. Vocational Trainers deserve dignity, job security, fair pay & freedom from the failed #VTP outsourcing model.
Hon’ble Minister @dpradhanbjp Ji, while discussions on skilling and employability are encouraging, the reality of skill education in Jammu & Kashmir remains incomplete.
Vocational Trainers, who have been imparting skills in schools since 2016 and are the backbone of Skill India at the grassroots level, continue to work under a failed outsourced system through #VTPs. Despite repeated assurances and the vision of NEP 2020, we still await a comprehensive job policy, job security, fair salary structure, annual increments and #FREEDOM from the failed outsourcing model.
If skilling is to truly strengthen employability and educational outcomes, those delivering these skills must also be empowered, protected and recognized. Strengthening vocational education begins with strengthening Vocational Trainers.
We hope the ongoing collaboration between the Centre and J&K Government will address these long-pending issues and ensure dignity, stability and a sustainable future for the Vocational Trainers serving thousands of students across Jammu & Kashmir.
@OmarAbdullah@sakinaitoo@sanjayjavin@SchoolEdujkut@JKSamagra
#JusticeForVocationalTrainers
#RemovalOfPrivateCompanies
Hon’ble Minister @dpradhanbjp Ji, while discussions on skilling and employability are encouraging, the reality of skill education in Jammu & Kashmir remains incomplete.
Vocational Trainers, who have been imparting skills in schools since 2016 and are the backbone of Skill India at the grassroots level, continue to work under a failed outsourced system through #VTPs. Despite repeated assurances and the vision of NEP 2020, we still await a comprehensive job policy, job security, fair salary structure, annual increments and #FREEDOM from the failed outsourcing model.
If skilling is to truly strengthen employability and educational outcomes, those delivering these skills must also be empowered, protected and recognized. Strengthening vocational education begins with strengthening Vocational Trainers.
We hope the ongoing collaboration between the Centre and J&K Government will address these long-pending issues and ensure dignity, stability and a sustainable future for the Vocational Trainers serving thousands of students across Jammu & Kashmir.
@OmarAbdullah@sakinaitoo@sanjayjavin@SchoolEdujkut@JKSamagra
#JusticeForVocationalTrainers
#RemovalOfPrivateCompanies
A delegation of the Jammu & Kashmir Vocational Trainers Welfare Association, led by President Lone Jeelani @lonejeelanii, met with the esteemed members of the 8th Central Pay Commission in Srinagar. The meeting was highly positive, and the delegation presented the core concerns and demands of Vocational Trainers.
The esteemed members of the Commission greatly appreciated the vital grassroots role played by Vocational Trainers in realizing the vision of Honorable PM Narendra Modi Ji's @narendramodi #SkillIndia mission. Working tirelessly on the frontlines, Vocational Trainers equip students with employable skills and industry-oriented education. The delegation highlighted the numerous challenges faced by Vocational Trainers despite their significant contributions to the nation's skill development mission, emphasizing the urgent need to integrate the cadre into the mainstream education system in line with the objectives of NEP 2020 and the recommendations of the 2026 NITI Aayog @NITIAayog Roadmap for School Education.
We are deeply grateful to the Honorable 8th Central Pay Commission @8thpaycommision for granting us this audience. This marks a historic milestone for Vocational Trainers across India; for the first time, our concerns have been placed formally before the highest pay policy body in the country. During this high-level session, we made it absolutely clear to the Honorable Commission that this is not merely a state-level grievance, it is a national policy crisis that demands a central policy solution. We proudly voiced the plight of Vocational Trainers across India, presenting the stark contrast between our exceptional grassroots-level success and years of administrative stagnation. We brought to the forefront the severe hardships of serving since 2016 on a rigid, frozen consolidated salary with zero increments, no standard allowances such as DA and HRA, highly restrictive leave rules, and a complete absence of vital social security benefits, pensions, or death benefits for our families.
We strongly emphasized that for national vocational education reforms to succeed, the system must support a stable, motivated, and professionally secure workforce. This position is further reinforced by the official recommendations of Chief Education Officers (CEOs) and Directors within our own department.
The esteemed members of the Commission gave a patient hearing to all the issues raised. They expressed overwhelming agreement with the concerns and structural demands presented by our delegation, providing 100% positive feedback across the board. Our unified voice was heard loud and clear at the highest policy level, bringing immense hope to thousands of families who have dedicated their prime professional years to shaping the future of India's youth.
A massive and heartfelt thank you to all the esteemed members of the Commission for an exceptionally encouraging, supportive and historic hearing.
@PMOIndia@HMOIndia@FinMinIndia@OfficeOfLGJandK@CM_JnK
EID IS COMING, BUT OUR SALARIES ARE STILL PENDING
With the holy festival of Eid just days away, thousands of Vocational Trainers across J&K are left empty-handed. While the world prepares to celebrate, we are left begging the system for our own hard-earned meager salaries.
This is not a one-time delay. Since 2016, Vocational Trainers have repeatedly suffered the same financial distress. Despite clear #MoU guidelines and repeated orders and directions issued by Samagra Shiksha and the Labour Commissioner due to persistent violations, #VTPs continue to disregard payment mandates and fail to release salaries by the 5th of every month. Ironically, despite violating conditions and directives time and again, they still continue to dictate terms as though they are above accountability. Alas!
Despite rendering more than a decade of dedicated service to the Education Department, Vocational Teachers continue to work without job security, a clear policy framework, or basic service benefits and allowances. The real implementation of skill education has always depended upon the commitment and efforts of ground-level Vocational Teachers. In contrast, #VTPs have failed to demonstrate any meaningful contribution to strengthening the system. Their repeated inability to ensure timely salary disbursement reflects a long-standing pattern of inefficiency, raising serious questions about their relevance and role in vocational education.
We earnestly request our Honorable CM @OmarAbdullah@CM_JnK and Honorable MoE @sakinaitoo to step in, hold these failing #VTPs accountable and RELEASE OUR PENDING SALARIES IMMEDIATELY so our families can celebrate Eid with basic dignity.
#RemovalOfPrivateCompanies
#JusticeForVocationalTrainers
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VTs are the architects of a skilled J&K. While the Delhi Government has set a brilliant precedent by increasing salaries of VTs to ₹38,100, we believe J&K will lead the way too.
High-quality vocational education deserves high-value recognition.
Empower VTs, Empower Students.
A DECADE OF PEAK CONSISTENCY
For 10 years, J&K VTs have delivered top-tier results.
After Kas. Div's 99.67%, Jmu Div shines with 99.83% in Class 12th.
Despite a decade of dedication & world class performance, we still work WITHOUT A JOB POLICY. Time our consistency is rewarded.
A Respectful Appeal for Direct Recruitment Through Samagra Shiksha, Not Through Companies (#VTPs).
We humbly appeal to the Hon’ble LG, @OfficeOfLGJandK@manojsinha_ Hon’ble CM @OmarAbdullah@CM_JnK , Hon’ble MoE @sakinaitoo and the Hon’ble Chief Secretary, @diprjk@DullooAtal to ensure that the upcoming 2000 Vocational Trainer posts are recruited directly by Samagra Shiksha J&K, @JKSamagra not through private companies #VTPs. Direct engagement is fully possible, as even Samagra Shiksha has clarified, and it is the only way to end the long-standing suffering of vocational trainers and improve the overall efficiency of skill development in J&K.
#VTPs have consistently failed in every core responsibility. Placements remain ZERO, internships/OJTs are neglected, and salary delays continue for months, causing financial and mental stress to vocational trainers. Yet private companies #VTPs continue to receive management costs year after year without accountability.
If the new posts are again routed through private companies (#VTPs), they will earn ₹50 lakh every month (₹6 crore a year) merely as management costs for just 2000 posts, public money that could instead be used to strengthen vocational labs, enhance student training, and improve quality.
Direct recruitment by Samagra Shiksha @JKSamagra will bring transparency, accountability, dignity, and cost-effectiveness, and will finally offer thousands of qualified unemployed youth in J&K a fair chance at stable employment.
We sincerely request that these posts be advertised as direct engagements under Samagra Shiksha, ensuring justice to vocational trainers, better outcomes for students, and responsible use of public funds for the future of vocational education in Jammu & Kashmir.
#justiceforvocationaltrainers
#removalofcompanies
.@OmarAbdullah Sahib still has the opportunity to fulfill his promise of providing jobs. The Skilled Labour Force already exists within the system; it only needs to be properly placed, as done by other state governments.
But if the issue of vocational trainers in J&K is not even being brought to the table, then holding meetings and giving assurances serves no purpose. Please do not deceive @JKVTWA those who have been waiting with faith for justice. #JusticeForJKVT
@JKVTWA@sanjayjavin It is quite injustice with Vocational Trainers, as Vocational Trainers are being deprived of their basic rights like Job Security, Salary Hikes and many more things... In contrast to that Vocational Trainers are giving their blood and sweat in imparting vocational Education
Pride of J&K
Mr Ghulam Hassan, a dedicated Vocational Trainer, has been appointed as an Official for Team India at the 9th Asian Soft Tennis Championship in South Korea.
He is also a reputed international Soft Tennis player,who has represented India in many global events.@CM_JnK