Chandigarh, Nov 8: In an official statement released in Chandigarh, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann outlined key administrative decisions granting pay hikes and service regularization to more than 7,500 education department employees across Punjab.
Under the approved proposals, 6,507 computer teachers will receive an upgraded 221 percent Dearness Allowance rate, up from the previous 181 percent. Additionally, 1,007 non-teaching staff previously working on contractual terms under Samagra Shiksha have been formally absorbed into regular service framework, unlocking standard salary increments and associated benefits.
Chief Minister Mann maintained that ensuring employee welfare and financial security remains a central focus of the state’s governance agenda. He stated that the government has consistently taken steps to address career progression and service conditions for teaching and support personnel.
The announcement was accompanied by the Chief Minister’s Diwali wishes to citizens across the state, emphasizing continued focus on public service delivery and social progress.
