Chandigarh, October 14, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Punjab Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian on Wednesday handed over appointment letters to 23 newly recruited employees of the Dairy Development Department, taking the total number of appointments in the department to 98 since 2022.
The latest recruitment includes 20 Sewadars and three Sweeper-cum-Chowkidars, according to an official statement.
Congratulating the new recruits, Khudian said government employment carried a responsibility to serve the public. He urged the appointees to perform their duties with honesty, dedication and a commitment to public welfare.
Highlighting the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government’s employment initiatives, the minister said more than 70,000 government jobs had been provided since Bhagwant Singh Mann assumed office as Chief Minister.
Khudian also outlined the department’s recruitment record since 2022, detailing appointments across eight categories.
The department has recruited 56 Dairy Development Inspectors (Grade-II), seven clerks, three Clerk-IT personnel, five stenotypists, two assistant chemists and two drivers. These appointments, along with 20 Sewadars and three Sweeper-cum-Chowkidars, bring the total to 98 employees.
The latest appointments form part of the state government’s stated focus on providing employment opportunities to young people and strengthening public services through recruitment.
Khudian reiterated that the newly appointed employees should treat their government positions as an opportunity to contribute to the welfare of the people of Punjab.
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