Jammu and Kashmir Job Outsourcing Sparks Debate Between NC, BJP, and PDP
The Jammu and Kashmir government, led by the National Conference (NC), defended its outsourcing of jobs to private agencies, stating the practice began under previous governments, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Education Minister Sakina Itoo expressed discomfort with outsourcing and advocated for permanent recruitment. Opposition parties BJP and PDP criticized the NC for legitimizing outsourcing and backdoor appointments, urging transparent, merit-based hiring through official recruitment bodies to protect youth employment opportunities.