Chandigarh, June 8
Marking another major milestone in the Punjab Government’s employment drive, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday handed over appointment letters to 355 youth, taking the total number of government jobs provided since the formation of the government to 67,037. Declaring the achievement as proof of a new recruitment culture in Punjab, the Chief Minister said that for the first time, government jobs are being secured purely on the basis of merit, transparency and fair competition, without recommendations, political influence or corruption. The Chief Minister said that while incidents of paper leaks, including NEET, have shaken the confidence of youth across the country and 93 examination papers have reportedly been leaked nationwide since 2017, Punjab has not witnessed a single paper leak since 2022.
Highlighting the government’s larger vision for youth empowerment, Mann said Punjab is not only creating jobs but also building opportunities that encourage young people to stay, grow and succeed in their own state. Pointing to the beginning of reverse migration, a pathway to regularisation for 65,000 contractual employees, and major investments in skill development through 25 new ITIs and the upgradation of 13 existing institutes, he said the government is committed to giving Punjab’s youth the confidence, opportunities and wings to build their future at home.
The appointment letters were distributed to newly selected candidates in the departments of Technical Education, Cooperation, Local Government, Water Supply and Sanitation, Animal Husbandry, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development, and other departments. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, Mann said the day marked another important milestone in the state government’s ongoing mission to empower Punjab’s youth through employment and good governance.
Congratulating the newly appointed candidates and their families, Mann said, “The sole criterion for selection has been hard work, dedication and merit. Gone are the days when government jobs were distributed on the basis of bribery, recommendations or political connections. Today, jobs are being given to deserving candidates through a fair and transparent process. The youth who have been selected today have burnt the midnight oil to achieve success and this is only the beginning of their journey. The sky is the limit for them and they must continue striving for greater achievements.”
