Punjab Regularizes 516 Contract Workers

In a significant move, the Punjab government has regularized the services of 516 contract workers of the forest department. These workers had been serving on a contract basis for 20 years. The decision is part of the state government's 'Mission Employment' initiative. The regularization of these workers is expected to bring stability to their careers and provide them with better benefits. The Punjab government has been taking various steps to provide employment opportunities to the youth and improve the working conditions of contract workers.