contract employees regularized

Chandigarh, July 30, 2025: In a major step towards employee welfare, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann handed over regular appointment letters to 942 contractual employees of the Forest Department, ending more than a decade of uncertainty for them. The announcement was made at a function where Mann lauded the commitment and dedication of these workers, whose service has now been formally recognized with permanent government positions.Speaking at the event, Mann said the state government had worked tirelessly to overcome legal and administrative challenges to regularize these employees. He emphasized that removing the word “contractual” from their designation was not…