The Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government has highlighted its decision to regularise the services of long-serving temporary employees, with Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stating that many workers had been waiting for permanent status for nearly 25 to 28 years.
Bhagwant Mann Government Regularises Long-Serving Temporary Employees
In a statement shared on social media, Cheema said the government’s decision has provided eligible employees with the recognition and job security they had sought for decades. He added that the move acknowledges the years of dedicated service rendered by temporary workers in various government departments.
Harpal Singh Cheema Highlights Move
According to the minister, the emotional impact of the decision was evident when one woman employee reportedly broke into tears of joy after learning that her services had been regularised. He described the moment as a reflection of the significance of the government’s decision for workers and their families.
Cheema said the Punjab Government remains committed to ensuring a secure future for hardworking employees and will continue to take steps aimed at improving their welfare and employment conditions. The government has maintained that providing job security to eligible workers is part of its broader commitment to strengthening the public workforce.
The announcement has been presented by the state government as an effort to recognise the contribution of employees who have served in temporary positions for many years while enhancing stability within government services.
