Punjab Govt's 4-year job numbers: How many got Govt jobs?
Chandigarh (The Uttam Hindu): Last year, the Mann government in Punjab handed over appointment letters to 2,105 youth 2,023 linemen, 48 internal auditors, and 35 revenue accountants — for roles in Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) and Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited (PSTCL).
The Punjab government has created over 61,000 government jobs in the last four years. Recently, the Mann government handed appointment letters to 606 new education department recruits. The new appointees include 385 special educator teachers, 157 primary teachers, eight principals, and 56 other employees.
Talking about the government's achievement, CM S. Bhagwant Mann said, "After assuming office in April 2022, we launched a massive recruitment drive under which 63,943 government jobs have been provided. It is a matter of pride that every single appointment has been made purely on merit and transparency, and not even one has been challenged in court."
Last year, the Punjab government handed over appointment letters to 2,105 youth, which include 2,023 linemen, 48 internal auditors, and 35 revenue accountants in Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) and Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited (PSTCL). A total of 8,984 appointments have been made in these two corporations since April 2022.
CM Mann emphasized that the recruitment process was fair and transparent, with jobs given to youths who cleared exams through tough competition. "Empowering youth with government jobs is our top priority," he said.
According to CM Mann, deserving youths got jobs purely on merit. "It's a proud moment that these youth got jobs based on merit," he added. He urged the new recruits to join the government's mission and serve the people with dedication.
CM also slammed the previous governments, saying that the youngsters could only get jobs through cash and favour. "But we have completely ended that practice. Now, government jobs can be obtained purely on merit, without any recommendation. Not a single appointment has been challenged in court," the CM said.
"The previous government had never bothered to give jobs to youth of the state, as they were only concerned about their families and their well-being," he added.