Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Mizoram Health Workers Protest for Job Regularization
In Mizoram, health workers employed on contracts are upset.
They marched to ask the government for permanent jobs.
They've been working for years and feel they should get hired permanently.
They also worry because the government wants to hire 100 new health workers.
The workers feel they were promised permanent jobs based on how long they have worked.
The workers now want the government to set aside some of the new jobs for them.
They want the government to change its rules so current workers who may lack certain qualifications can still apply.
Mizoram contractual health workers protested for job regularisation.
Protesters demanded regularisation for existing NHM workers.
They opposed the state's plan for 100 new health worker recruitments.
Workers claim officials previously promised regular positions based on seniority.
The association wants 50 posts reserved for current contract workers.
- Who
- Mizoram Contract Health Workers Association
- What
- Contractual health workers demonstrated for job regularization and reservation in new recruitments.
- When
- July 30
- Where
- Aizawl, Mizoram
- Why
- To protest the government's recruitment plans and demand job security
Health Workers' Perspective
Government's Perspective
Job Security and Recruitment
Health Workers' Perspective
Workers demand job regularisation based on seniority and previous assurances.
Government's Perspective
The government intends to recruit 100 new health workers through direct recruitment.
- Organization
- Mizoram Contract Health Workers Association
- Demand
- Job regularization and reservation
- Issue
- Government's direct recruitment of 100 new health workers