Chandigarh, October 28, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, distributed appointment letters to nine candidates selected for various Group C posts in the Transport Department on compassionate grounds on Wednesday. Finance and Transport Minister Harpal Singh Cheema handed over the letters in the presence of Director Transport Rajiv Kumar Gupta and Pepsu Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) Patiala Managing Director Manisha Rana.
Congratulating the newly appointed candidates, Cheema urged them to discharge their duties with dedication, honesty and professionalism, emphasising the importance of serving the public effectively.
The minister said the compassionate appointment initiative was aimed at providing financial support and stability to the families of deceased department employees. He reiterated the state government’s commitment to supporting these families and helping secure their livelihoods.
The newly appointed candidates expressed their gratitude to the Bhagwant Mann government for completing the recruitment formalities smoothly and providing them with employment security.
Meanwhile, Cheema, who also chairs the Cabinet Sub-Committee constituted to address employees’ issues, held meetings with representatives of the Theka Mulazim Sangharsh Morcha, Punjab, and the Outsourced Employees Federation, Punjab.
The delegation included Balihar Singh, Resham Singh, Sher Singh, Jagroop Singh and Gurvinder Singh Pannu of the Theka Mulazim Sangharsh Morcha, along with Kuljit Singh Lohka, president of the Outsourced Employees Federation, Punjab.
During the meeting, Cheema assured the representatives that their legitimate demands would be addressed shortly. He also directed the concerned departmental officials to expedite the ongoing process to ensure the timely resolution of employees’ issues.
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