Joint Coordination Committee of JKCEGA, JKMEGA flays engineers’ suspension

Srinagar, Jan 29: The Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) of Engineers—an amalgam of the J&K Civil Engineers Graduates Association (JKCEGA) and the J&K Mechanical Engineers Graduates Association (JKMEGA)—has expressed concern, surprise, and displeasure over the recent recommendations for suspension of Engineers of the Public Works (R&B) and Mechanical, Department issued vide Order No. PW-HRM1/3/2026-13 dated January 27.

The JCC has stated that most of the officers named in the said communication were functioning well within their jurisdiction and strictly in the line of duty, as has also been found and endorsed by the respective administrative officers at the district and sub-district levels, as per a press release.

The engineers, who are relentlessly putting in their sweat and blood to deliver essential public services and are making every possible effort for the timely and successful completion of various developmental projects, are being subjected to an increasingly demoralising environment.

In a statement, the JCC emphasised that in the present socio-political framework, governance largely revolves around development and effective delivery of public services. The achievement of these core indicators of effective governance depends substantially on the contribution and performance of engineers.

The JCC has sought the immediate attention of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and the Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo to take cognizance of the prevailing conditions and circumstances that are acting as deterrents and demoralising engineers in the discharge of their professional duties. The Committee also reminded the Chief Minister of the inspiring words and assurances extended to engineers on  September 15, 2025 (Engineers’ Day) at the Institution of Engineers (India), said a press release.

The JCC reiterated that just as a demoralised army can never win a war, a demoralised engineering fraternity cannot effectively deliver on developmental goals. This is the crucial time for the Chief Minister and the Chief Secretary to boost the morale of engineers by sending a clear and strong message that while non-performance will not be tolerated under any circumstances, every effort shall be made to protect the dignity, honour, and professional integrity of engineers in recognition of their invaluable services to the public and the nation.

The JCC expressed hope that a decisive and early action in this regard will be widely welcomed and reciprocated in the true spirit of dedication and service and in present situation the proposed suspension of Engineers will reviewed on facts and withdrawn to provide justice and raise morale of engineers to deliver better in these harsh winter conditions for public as per assigned duties for which we are meant and feel privileged, it added.