STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: The government on Friday constituted a five-member committee to oversee the implementation of manpower audit to be followed across various departments in the Union Territory.
“Sanction is hereby accorded to the constitution of Committee of officers to oversee the implementation of manpower audit to be followed across various departments in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir,” reads an order issued by Commissioner/Secretary, General Administration Department, Manoj Kumar Dwivedi.
As per order, The committee will be headed by Principal Secretary, Home Department as its Chairman while Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department; Commissioner/Secretary, General Administration Department; Commissioner/Secretary, Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs; and Director General (Codes), Finance Department will be its Members.
“The committee shall finalize the scope of work for manpower audit for various departments in the Government of Jammu and Kashmir and shortlist a Government/Private Agency for conducting the manpower audit in a methodical and professional manner by utilizing scientific tools,” the order said, adding that the committee will suggest a framework for optimum utilization of Staff available with various departments/organizations.
“Short listing of an agency for this purpose shall be done within a period of 15 days and the Committee shall oversee the conduct of manpower audit across various departments to be completed within a period of six months,” the order said.
It added that the committee shall be serviced by the General Administration Department.

