CM Bhagwant Singh Mann: Under ‘Mission Rozgar’ (Mission Employment), Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann today handed over appointment letters to 606 candidates in the Education Department, setting a new record in Punjab with over 61,000 government jobs provided to youth in the last four years. The newly appointed candidates include 385 Special Education Teacher candidates, 157 Primary School Teachers, 8 Principals, and 56 employees recruited on compassionate grounds.
CM Bhagwant Singh News: Appointment letters handed over to 606 candidates
Greeting the 606 candidates from the Education Department who received their appointment letters at Tagore Theatre today, the Chief Minister extended New Year’s wishes and said it is a matter of pride for all of us that all jobs have been given purely on merit and through a transparent process, and no appointment has ever faced a legal challenge.
The Chief Minister said that his government had launched a recruitment drive to provide government jobs since April 2022, and so far, 61,281 government jobs have been provided. The Chief Minister said that Punjabis still remember the time when young people waited for years for appointment letters, but that era is over now. He said that his government is honouring the youth by personally distributing appointment letters to them.
Punjab News: We Gave Jobs to Meritorious Youth, Not Relatives or Favourites, Says CM
Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Previous governments did not value merit and ability; instead, they distributed jobs like freebies to their sons, nephews, and favourites. These governments did not understand the pain and suffering of the youth who wandered around waiting for jobs despite being qualified. In four years, we have given jobs to the youth of every village, city, and town of Punjab based on merit and ability so that young people from ordinary families get a chance to move forward. The politicians of traditional parties considered only their family, relatives, and favourites as Punjab, but for me, the whole of Punjab is my family.”
Separate cadre of special educators was created for 48,000 Children with special needs in government schools
The Chief Minister informed that a separate cadre of Special Educator teachers has been created for children with special needs studying in government schools across Punjab, under which appointment letters were issued to 385 Special Educator teachers today. He said that children with special needs at the primary and secondary levels will greatly benefit from learning new skills.
Currently, there are approximately 48,000 children with special needs studying in government schools. Addressing the special education teachers, the Chief Minister said, “Your duty is not only to teach children with special needs, but also to fulfil your responsibility towards serving humanity. You must play a significantly larger role than parents in shaping the future of these children. I expect you to work with dedication towards this noble cause.”
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann: Chief Minister hands over appointment letters to 606 candidates of the Education Department
Congratulating the newly appointed teachers and principals, the Chief Minister said that the future of the country rests in the hands of teachers, and a teacher’s duty is to illuminate the minds of their students with the light of knowledge. He said that a teacher moulds a student’s mind to become a doctor, engineer, or artist, just as a sculptor shapes their creations. Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “A teacher plays a very significant role in a child’s life. Whatever is imprinted on a pure mind remains there for a lifetime.”
The Chief Minister said that he is happy that today, teachers in Punjab’s government schools are receiving world-class training. He said that 234 principals and education officers have received world-class training in Singapore, 249 head teachers have received advanced coaching at IIM Ahmedabad, and 216 primary teachers have received special training at Turku University in Finland. The Chief Minister said that the state government has taken revolutionary steps in the field of education, which are now being discussed across the country.
Bhagwant Singh Mann said that 118 Schools of Eminence are being established in the state. He said that these schools are being seen as a great start for the bright future of underprivileged children. The Chief Minister said that school students are being provided with free uniforms, and a free school bus service has been started especially for girls, so that no girl is deprived of education.
Education Revolution in Punjab Schools: Children no longer sit on the floor! On this occasion, Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains thanked Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann for initiating an education revolution in the state, stating that its positive impact is now clearly visible in every school. He cited as an example that not a single government school in Punjab today has children sitting on the floor to receive their education. In 2022, four lakh out of 28 lakh students in government schools were studying while sitting on the ground. He also mentioned that bus facilities have been provided for girls in government schools, and 10,000 students are currently using this service.
The Education Minister further stated that for the first time, ex-servicemen have been recruited as security guards to ensure the safety of government schools. He added that principals have been appointed in all government colleges across the state. Mr Bains also acknowledged the Chief Minister’s efforts in celebrating the 350th martyrdom anniversary of the Ninth Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, on a grand scale and making special arrangements for the Shaheedi Sabha (martyrdom commemoration).
Youthful Dreams Take Flight: A Celebration of Government Jobs in Punjab!
On this occasion, the newly appointed youth shared their heartfelt stories with the Chief Minister. Nitin, a young man from Malout, shared that his lifelong dream had come true today. He had been selected as a constable in the Punjab Police in 2025, but didn’t join; instead, he worked hard to become a teacher. He specifically thanked the Chief Minister for giving him this opportunity to become a teacher.
Navpreet Kaur, a newly appointed teacher from Gurdaspur, said that although she was working as a special educator in a private school, her dream of becoming a part of the government team as a special educator in the Punjab government has now been fulfilled. She thanked the Chief Minister for providing jobs based on merit.
What did the newly appointed female teachers say about getting the job?
A newly appointed female teacher from Fazilka said that she had been waiting for a government job for 12 years, and now her wait is over, for which she is grateful to the government. Shilpa, a newly appointed teacher from Patiala, also shared her thoughts. Secretary School Education Anindita Mitra, Director Higher Education H.S. Brar, Director Secondary Education Gurinder Singh Sodhi, and other officials were present on the occasion.
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