TOP STORIES No proposal to resume HDF-based engagements in J&K health institutions: Sakina Itoo | KNO Clarifies status of pre-2015 hires; says existing HDF workers continue, but no new policy under consideration Published 2 hours ago on March 30, 2026 By Jahangeer Ganaie Srinagar, Mar 30 (KNO): The Jammu and Kashmir Health and Medical Education Department on Monday clarified that there is currently no proposal to resume or expand engagements under the Hospital Development Fund (HDF) in government health institutions across the Union Territory. Replying to a question raised by MLA Shabir Ahmad Kullay in the Legislative Assembly, Health and Medical Education Minister Sakina Itoo as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that prior to the issuance of Government Order No. 43-F of 2015 dated March 17, 2015—which imposed a ban on such engagements—educated and technically skilled local youth were hired in various hospitals under the HDF mechanism—(KNO) Up Next 50 lecturers posted outside Gurez to be sent back: Education Minister Itoo | KNO Don't Miss Efforts on to enhance medical education capacity in J&K: Centre | KNO