CHANDIGARH: In another major employee-friendly initiative, the Bhagwant Mann Government has given a Diwali bonanza to its employees by approving a historic 40% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for 6,507 Computer Teachers (PICTES) and regularising the services of 1,007 non-teaching employees working under Samagra Shiksha.
On this, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, the Punjab Government has announced a major benefit for its employees. The government has approved a historic 40% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for 6,507 Computer Teachers (PICTES), taking it from 181% to 221%.”
The Chief Minister stated, “The state government has also regularised the services of 1,007 non-teaching employees working under Samagra Shiksha. This decision will provide greater stability and security to these employees.”
Extending his heartiest greetings to everyone on the auspicious occasion of Diwali, the Chief Minister said, “May this festival of lights bring happiness, progress and prosperity to every household across Punjab.”
