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Punjab CM Hands Appointment Letters to 450 Recruits, Calls for Action Against Drugs and Corruption

The Punjab government formalizes its latest round of merit-based hiring, urging new employees to join efforts to combat systemic issues and foster local growth.

A recruit receives a job letter in Chandigarh on Tuesday. (HT)
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Overview

  • Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann distributed appointment letters to 450 new recruits across key government departments on May 20, 2025.
  • The new hires are tasked with serving as 'foot soldiers' in the fight against corruption and drug abuse, aligning with the state's ongoing reform campaigns.
  • Over the past three years, the Punjab government has provided 54,142 government jobs through transparent, merit-based processes to curb brain drain and empower youth.
  • Departments benefiting from the new hires include Housing, Agriculture, Health, Education, and Sports, among others, reflecting the state's focus on critical sectors.
  • Mann criticized past administrations for governance failures and emphasized the need for youth to stay in Punjab, where new opportunities for growth and prosperity are being created.