Chandigarh, November 3, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Punjab Water Supply and Sanitation Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian on Tuesday handed over appointment letters to 11 newly recruited employees at a function held at Punjab Bhawan. The appointments were made under the state government’s compassionate appointment policy for eligible family members of deceased government employees.
Of the 11 appointees, one has been appointed as a Junior Draftsman, three as Clerks and seven as Peons. Mundian congratulated the employees and their families and urged the new recruits to perform their duties with sincerity, integrity and commitment.
The minister said the department had recruited 570 employees since 2022-23 under the Bhagwant Mann government’s drive to fill vacancies across government departments. These include 44 Sub-Divisional Engineers, 97 Junior Engineers, 84 Junior Draftsmen, 59 Clerks, 27 Steno-Typists, 34 Junior Technicians, 77 Technical Helpers, 135 Sewadars, two Chowkidars and 11 Safai Sewaks.
He said the additional staff would strengthen the department’s functioning and help ensure timely execution of ongoing and new projects. The department is also committed to providing quality drinking water and sanitation facilities in rural Punjab, he added.
The newly appointed employees and their family members thanked the Chief Minister, the minister and the Punjab Government for the opportunity.
Financial Commissioner (Revenue) Jaspreet Talwar, Water Supply and Sanitation Secretary Ramvir, Head of Department Syed Sehrish Asgar, senior officers and Chief Engineers were also present.
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