JAMMU, Jan. 11 -- Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, today met a delegation of Village Level Workers (VLWs), who called on him to express their sincere gratitude for approval of their long pending demand for pay upgradation from Level-2 to Level-4.

The VLWs hailed the decision as a historic and long-awaited step that has significantly boosted their morale and acknowledged their tireless efforts at the grassroots level. They stated that upgradation is a meaningful recognition of the dedication, commitment and crucial role played by VLWs in implementation of government schemes and delivery of services in rural areas.

Interacting with the delegati...