Punjab Boost: In a significant move toward veteran rehabilitation, the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government has officially moved to constitute a high-powered committee aimed at finalizing reservation for Agniveers in state government jobs. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann emphasized that the disciplined nature and high skill sets of these individuals make them ideal candidates for various administrative and security roles across the state.
Strategic Rehabilitation and Committee Formation
The Punjab Government has decided to formulate a specific reservation policy for Agniveers returning to the state after completing their Agnipath scheme tenure. To ensure a structured rollout, the Chief Minister appointed a committee of senior civil and police officers—including Vikas Partap, Bhawna Garg, Sumer Singh Gurjar, and SS Srivastva—to finalize the legal and recruitment framework in a time-bound manner.
Targeted Departments and Skill Utilization
Chief Minister Mann highlighted that Agniveers could be effectively integrated into several key sectors, such as the Punjab Police, Forest Guards, Fire Services, Jails, and Home Guards. He noted that their rigorous training would be a major asset to Punjab’s social and economic development, ensuring that their dedication to the country translates into meaningful local service.
ਅਸੀਂ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਵਿੱਚ ਸਾਰੀਆਂ ਸਹੂਲਤਾਂ ਦੇ ਕੇ ਇਸ ਨੂੰ ਰੰਗਲਾ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਬਣਾਉਣ ਦੇ ਰਾਹ 'ਤੇ ਚੱਲ ਰਹੇ ਹਾਂ। ਬੱਚਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਪੜ੍ਹਾਈ ਦੇ ਵਧੀਆ ਮੌਕੇ ਦੇਣ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ਼-ਨਾਲ਼ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਬਾਹਰਲੇ ਮੁਲਕਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਜਾ ਕੇ ਰੁਜ਼ਗਾਰ ਕਰਨ ਦੀ ਬਜਾਏ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੀ ਨੌਕਰੀਆਂ ਦੇ ਕੇ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦਾ ਭਵਿੱਖ ਬਣਾ ਰਹੇ ਹਾਂ।
-CM @BhagwantMann@msisodia pic.twitter.com/8orap5XUJf— MLA Jagtarsinghdiyalpura (@Jagtarsinghdiy1) May 13, 2026
Upholding Punjab’s Martial Legacy
Reaffirming Punjab’s identity as the “sword arm of the nation,” the Chief Minister spoke of the state’s proud tradition of military service and sacrifice. He reiterated the government’s commitment to welfare, mentioning the existing ₹1 crore financial assistance provided to the families of martyrs, and expressed confidence that this new reservation policy will further secure the future of those who serve.
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