Punjab CM recruits 520 new clerks; vows over 600 more jobs next week

In a New Year gift to the youth of the state, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday handed over appointment letters to 520 newly recruited Clerks cum Data Entry Operators in the Punjab State Cooperative Bank.

Addressing the gathering here at Tagore Theatre after handing over the appointment letters, the Chief Minister said that this was not the first time as the state government had earlier also handed over job letters to more than 40,000 youth in the state. He said that the state government is making strenuous efforts to restore the pristine glory of Punjab by making youth a partner in this noble cause. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that Punjab is a blessed land as every second village of the state has footprints of great Gurus and the state has produced valiant sons who had laid their lives for the country.

The Chief Minister said that Punjabis are born entrepreneurs and leaders due to which they have proved their mettle across the globe.

The Chief Minister said that the brave and determined Punjabis had made enormous sacrifices to remove the shackles of foreign imperialism. He said that it is on record that more than 90% of the great patriots who laid down their lives or were subjected to British tyranny in one form or another were Punjabis. Bhagwant Singh Mann asserted that even today Punjabis are at the forefront to safeguard the borders of the country and make the country self-reliant in food production.

The Chief Minister said that the state has created history by purchasing the Goindwal power plant owned by a private company GVK Power. He said that for the first time, this reverse trend has started when the government has purchased any private power plant. Whereas, in the past the state governments used to sell  assets to the favorite individuals at ‘throw away’ prices. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that as coal from Pachwara coal mine can be used only for government power plants so with purchase of this power plant this coal can be aptly utilized for production of power to provide it to every sector of the state.

The Chief Minister said that now complete transformation is being witnessed in hospitals. New schools and medical colleges are coming up for the well-being of the common man. He said that these decisions are being taken only by those who are aware of the problems of the people at grassroots levels. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the traditional political parties have ruined the state.

The Chief Minister asserted that due to massive efforts made by the state government, Punjab is witnessing a massive Industrial Revolution in the state. He said that during the last 18 months some of the biggest companies like Tata Steel and others had made a beeline to invest in the state. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this is a step forward for making Punjab a frontrunner state and would carve out Rangla Punjab.

Likewise, the Chief Minister said that due to concerted efforts of the state government, Punjab has emerged as the most preferred investment destination in the country. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that Punjab has so far attracted investment of more than Rs 55,000 crore which will create 2.95 lakh jobs for youngsters. He said that more investments will be roped in during the coming days to give a boost to economic activity in the state.

The Chief Minister said that job distributin spree will not stop and on January 18, more job letters to 590 youth will be handed out. He said that the motive is to make youth an equal partner in the social and economic progress of the state. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state government is committed for the well-being of the youth of the state along with other sections of the society.

The Chief Minister exhorted the new recruits to judiciously use their post for the welfare of the people and ensure justice for them rather than harassing them. He said that the state government is committed to ensure the well-being of the people for which stupendous efforts are being made. Reiterating the firm commitment of his government to ensure the state’s welfare, Mann said no stone will be left unturned for this noble cause.

Earlier, Special Chief Secretary to CM VK Singh, welcomed the Chief Minister and exhorted the newly inducted clerks to perform their duty meticulously for the well being of common man. He said that there is a huge potential of the bank in giving a major push to the industrial development of the state for which these clerks can play a pivotal role. VK Singh said that the youth of the state can act as a catalyst in strengthening the cooperative sector in the state.