Mann Govt recruited 570 employees in the Water Supply and Sanitation department since 2022, strengthening service delivery and execution of development projects
Chandigarh, November 3:
Punjab Water Supply and Sanitation Minister S. Hardeep Singh Mundian on Tuesday handed over appointment letters to 11 newly recruited employees of the Water Supply and Sanitation Department.
During the brief function here at Punjab Bhawan, the Cabinet Minister said that the appointments have been made under the Punjab Government’s compassionate appointment policy, providing employment support to eligible family members of deceased government employees. Of the 11 appointees, one has been appointed as a Junior Draftsman, three as Clerks and seven as Peon.
Congratulating the newly appointed employees and their families, S. Hardeep Singh Mundian said that the Punjab Government was pursuing the state’s overall development while ensuring the welfare and interests of all sections of society. He expressed confidence that the newly inducted employees would contribute meaningfully to the progress of Punjab through their dedicated service.
The Cabinet Minister said that by providing government employment to these candidates, the state government had fulfilled its responsibility towards the bereaved families. He urged the newly appointed employees to discharge their duties with utmost sincerity, integrity and commitment and contribute towards strengthening the functioning of the department.
Highlighting the government’s sustained efforts to generate employment opportunities for the state’s youth, S. Hardeep Singh Mundian said that under the directions of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann to fill vacancies across government departments, the Water Supply and Sanitation Department had undertaken a significant recruitment drive since 2022-23.
Sharing the recruitment figures, he said that the department had recruited 44 Sub-Divisional Engineers, 97 Junior Engineers, 84 Junior Draftsmen, 59 Clerks, 27 Steno-Typists, 34 Junior Technicians, 77 Technical Helpers, 135 Sewadars, 02 Chowkidars and 11 Safai Sewaks during this period. All these employees are now rendering their services across various districts of Punjab.
The Cabinet Minister said that the induction of additional personnel would help address the department’s staffing requirements and provide greater operational strength for the timely execution of ongoing as well as newly undertaken projects. He added that the department was committed to providing quality drinking water and sanitation facilities to residents of rural Punjab while creating employment avenues for eligible youth under the government’s employment initiatives.
Reiterating his best wishes to the appointees, S. Hardeep Singh Mundian expressed hope that they would uphold the values of public service and work with dedication towards the progress and efficiency of the Water Supply and Sanitation Department.
The newly appointed employees and their family members also expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister, Cabinet Minister and the Punjab Government for providing them with the opportunity to serve in the government sector.
Prominent amongst others who were present included Financial Commissioner (Revenue) Mrs. Jaspreet Talwar, Secretary, Water Supply and Sanitation Sh. Ramvir; Head of Department Mrs. Syed Sehrish Asgar and senior officers and Chief Engineers of the department.
