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Diwali Gift for Punjab Employees: CM Bhagwant Mann Announces 40% DA Hike for Computer Teachers

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Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced a 40 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for 6,507 computer teachers working under the Punjab Information and Communication Technology Education Society (PICTES), describing the decision as a Diwali gift for government employees.

In a post on X, Mann said the DA for computer teachers had been raised from 181 per cent to 221 per cent. The announcement was made on the occasion of Diwali.

The Chief Minister also announced salary-related benefits for 1,007 non-teaching employees working under the Samagra Shiksha programme. Their services had been regularised earlier, and the latest decision extends additional benefits linked to their salaries.

Mann said the state government was committed to the welfare of its employees and ensuring their financial security and a stable future. He also extended Diwali greetings to employees and their families.

The announcements cover a total of 7,514 computer teachers and non-teaching staff across the two categories.

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