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
Demonstration of Intramuscular and Intravascular Injection at Govt HSS Gool by VT Aniza Iqbal
This activity was conducted to understand and observe the procedure, technique, and differences between intramuscular injection and intravascular injection in practical learning.@JKVTWA
Lakhs and millions of rupees deducted unlawfully. This isn't a management error, it's a financial crime. We don't want your new rules; we want our stolen wages and your immediate exit.
Honorable @CM_JnK@OmarAbdullah@sakinaitoo kindly fulfill your promise, free us from #VTPs.
ADMISSION IS NOT RESTITUTION: THE EXPLOITATION MUST BE COMPENSATED.
After more than 10 years of blatant disregard for rules, Indus Edutrain Pvt Ltd @indus_pvt has finally accepted its violations of #MoU conditions and employee leave rules in Jammu & Kashmir. While they are now "updating" rules to align with the law, a massive question remains for the management and the authorities:
What about the decade of financial exploitation?
For years, under a regime of professional dictatorship, the salaries of almost all Vocational Trainers were unlawfully deducted. These deductions, when totaled across the state, amount to lakhs and #millions of rupees, money that belongs to the hard working vocational trainers and their families.
Our Direct Questions:
To Indus Management @indus_pvt : An admission of guilt is meaningless without restitution. Will you refund the total amount of unlawfully deducted salaries to every affected VTs immediately? @VCF_JK
To @JKSamagra@SchoolEdujkut How were these #VTPs allowed to operate and exploit vocational trainers for 10 years in J&K despite clear violations of the #MoU? Why is there no strict oversight to protect the rights of Vocational Trainers?
We are not just asking for a policy change, we are demanding full financial restitution and the immediate removal of all exploitative #VTPs from Jammu & Kashmir.
Simply updating your policy today does not vanish a decade of professional dictatorship, nor does it erase the financial #CRIMES of yesterday. Admission of guilt is the first step toward your #EXIT, not an excuse to stay.
Justice for Vocational Trainers means the return of our wages and the termination of #VTPs contract.
Justice for VTs is Non Negotiable.
#RemovalOfPrivateCompanies
#JusticeForVocationalTrainers
@JKNC_@CM_JnK@OmarAbdullah@sakinaitoo@Surinderch55@JavedDar_NC@JavedRanaa@satishsharmajnk@diprjk@nasirsogami@tanvirsadiq0@DrVeeri@altaf_kaloo@AdvReyazkhan@HilalAkbarLone1@FarooqShah_JKNC@MubarakGul_@AliMSagar_@ajazjan@MushtaqGuroo@mianmeherali@MubarakGul_@HilalAkbarLone1@ahsanpardesi@ChjavedIqbal_@PeerzadaFaroz@masoodi_hasnain@RuhullahMehdi@Amit8Mehra@NITIAayog@GulistanNewsTV@asifras362
ADMISSION IS NOT RESTITUTION: THE EXPLOITATION MUST BE COMPENSATED.
After more than 10 years of blatant disregard for rules, Indus Edutrain Pvt Ltd @indus_pvt has finally accepted its violations of #MoU conditions and employee leave rules in Jammu & Kashmir. While they are now "updating" rules to align with the law, a massive question remains for the management and the authorities:
What about the decade of financial exploitation?
For years, under a regime of professional dictatorship, the salaries of almost all Vocational Trainers were unlawfully deducted. These deductions, when totaled across the state, amount to lakhs and #millions of rupees, money that belongs to the hard working vocational trainers and their families.
Our Direct Questions:
To Indus Management @indus_pvt : An admission of guilt is meaningless without restitution. Will you refund the total amount of unlawfully deducted salaries to every affected VTs immediately? @VCF_JK
To @JKSamagra@SchoolEdujkut How were these #VTPs allowed to operate and exploit vocational trainers for 10 years in J&K despite clear violations of the #MoU? Why is there no strict oversight to protect the rights of Vocational Trainers?
We are not just asking for a policy change, we are demanding full financial restitution and the immediate removal of all exploitative #VTPs from Jammu & Kashmir.
Simply updating your policy today does not vanish a decade of professional dictatorship, nor does it erase the financial #CRIMES of yesterday. Admission of guilt is the first step toward your #EXIT, not an excuse to stay.
Justice for Vocational Trainers means the return of our wages and the termination of #VTPs contract.
Justice for VTs is Non Negotiable.
#RemovalOfPrivateCompanies
#JusticeForVocationalTrainers
@JKNC_@CM_JnK@OmarAbdullah@sakinaitoo@Surinderch55@JavedDar_NC@JavedRanaa@satishsharmajnk@diprjk@nasirsogami@tanvirsadiq0@DrVeeri@altaf_kaloo@AdvReyazkhan@HilalAkbarLone1@FarooqShah_JKNC@MubarakGul_@AliMSagar_@ajazjan@MushtaqGuroo@mianmeherali@MubarakGul_@HilalAkbarLone1@ahsanpardesi@ChjavedIqbal_@PeerzadaFaroz@masoodi_hasnain@RuhullahMehdi@Amit8Mehra@NITIAayog@GulistanNewsTV@asifras362
Buildings are useless without VTs.
The @OmarAbdullah@sakinaitoo must see the "POOR CONDITIONS" of Vocational Trainers. After 11 years, we have no increments & no policy. It is a tragedy that even #PEONS in schools have a far better salary than the VTs building a "Skilled J&K."
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.
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.
On behalf of the Vocational Trainers of J&K, we warmly welcome Mr. Naveed Anjum as CAO, @JKSamagra.
We look forward to transparent financial management, timely salary disbursement & resolution of long-pending issues of VTs.
Wishing you a successful tenure ahead.
@sakinaitoo
A legacy of integrity & excellence.
Heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Mohd Rameez Khan on concluding his distinguished tenure as CAO,@JKSamagra. While we will deeply miss his presence, we take pride in his new role at JAKEDA J&K. Thank you, Sir, for your exemplary service & commitment.
We Build Employability. We Shape Futures.
Yet, we vocational trainers still struggle for job security and fair salaries.
A system that depends on us must also stand for us.
@OmarAbdullah@sakinaitoo@nasirsogami@JKNC_
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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.
.@CM_JnK@sakinaitoo Please resolve the long-pending issues of @JKVTWA once for all in this Assembly session.
Abolish the VTP, as done by other states in India.
Volunteer teachers have served J&K’s education system for years without security, fair wages, or dignity.
They deserve a permanent, humane policy solution, not endless delays.
Justice Delayed is Justice Denied.
We are grateful to Hon’ble @sakinaitoo, Worthy Secretary @JKEduSchool, SPD @bhawani_rakwal Sir & #CAO Rameez Sir for releasing the long-pending honorarium increment approved for 2024–25.
We hope the remaining PAB-approved increment for 2025–26 is also released at the earliest.