Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Assam P&RD Contractual Staff Strike Over Pay, Job Security
More than 8,000 workers in Assam who were hired on contract for jobs in the village development department have stopped working.
They are asking for more money, like a big raise and yearly increases to their pay.
They also want to be sure they can keep their jobs until they are 60 years old and want clearer rules about how they are treated.
These workers help with important government programs that help villages.
Because they are not working, these programs are being slowed down.
The government has created a special group to look at their requests and give ideas on what to do.
But the workers are still protesting until they feel their demands are really going to be met.
Over 8,000 contractual employees of Assam's P&RD Department are on strike since November 11.
Demands include a Rs 30,000 one-time wage increase, 10% annual increment, and job security up to age 60.
A comprehensive HR policy for fairness and transparency is also sought by the contractual staff.
The strike is impacting the delivery of crucial welfare schemes like MGNREGA and PMAY-Gramin.
The government formed a committee on November 13 to examine the demands, but the strike continues.
- Who
- More than 8,000 contractual employees of the Panchayat & Rural Development (P&RD) Department in Assam.
- What
- Staging a statewide strike demanding a pay hike, job security, and policy reforms.
- When
- From November 11.
- Where
- Assam, with specific mention of Jorabat.
- Why
- To press for long-pending demands including a significant wage increase, annual increments, job security up to 60 years of age, and a comprehensive HR policy, due to low salaries and lack of career progression.
Contractual Employees
Government
Wage Increase and Increments
Contractual Employees
Demand a one-time wage increase of Rs 30,000, a minimum 10% permanent annual increment, and consistent career progression.
Government
Has formed a committee to examine the demands and submit recommendations within 30 days.
Job Security
Contractual Employees
Seek job security up to 60 years of age for existing contractual employees.
Government
No specific response on job security has been detailed in the article, but a committee is reviewing demands.
Policy Reforms
Contractual Employees
Call for a comprehensive HR policy to ensure uniformity, transparency, and fairness in service conditions.
Government
The formed committee is expected to consider policy reforms as part of its recommendations.
- Number of Strikers
- More than 8,000
- Department
- Panchayat & Rural Development (P&RD)
- Location
- Assam
- Strike Start Date
- November 11
- Key Demands
- Wage hike (Rs 30,000), annual increment (10%), job security (up to 60 years), HR policy
- Government Committee Formed
- November 13
- Committee Recommendation Deadline
- Within 30 days
