CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Cabinet led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday approved the recruitment of 311 nurses in the Health and Family Welfare department, marking a significant step forward in the Government’s mission to strengthen the healthcare delivery system across the state.
A decision to this effect was taken by the Council of Ministers in its meeting held here under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister.
Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the Chief Minister’s Office said that the decision underscores the Government of Punjab’s commitment to improve patient care and enhancing the capacity of public health institutions. This decision is part of a larger, comprehensive plan to fill key human resource gaps across hospitals and medical institutions. In addition to this recruitment of more than 400 additional nurses is currently underway, ensuring that every healthcare facility is adequately staffed to deliver quality nursing care and these nurses will join before the first week of December.
Pertinently, the Government has already completed the recruitment of 800 doctors through a transparent process to meet the growing demand for healthcare professionals at both primary and tertiary levels. Over 175 Specialist doctors have already been appointed in major disciplines including Pediatrics, Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Surgery, thereby strengthening specialized services in government hospitals. These steps collectively mark one of the largest healthcare recruitment drives in Punjab’s recent history, designed to ensure timely, accessible, and quality health services for all.
GREEN SIGNAL FOR CREATION OF 51 POSTS OF VARIOUS CADRES AT CHC DORAHA
The Cabinet also gave green signal to creation of 51 posts of various cadres to functionalize the 30-bedded hospital at Community Health Centre, Doraha. These include 11 posts of Doctors, two of Group B, 30 posts of Pharmacist, Nurses and Clerks along with eight posts of Ward Servant and Sweeper.
The creation of these new posts will enable the residents of Doraha city and its surrounding villages to access efficient and high-quality healthcare services and facilities.
NOD TO REVIVE 16 VACANT POSTS OF CDPOs
The Cabinet also gave nod to revive 16 vacant posts of Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs) and recruitment through PPSC for effective implementation of the state and GoI schemes related to social security, women, and children. CDPOs are the primary implementing officers for flagship schemes under ICDS, POSHAN, Social Security & Women Welfare and effective field-level execution requires CDPOs at every block. The revival will ensure adequate staff at block level thereby ensuring proper implementation of the welfare schemes, reduction of administrative gaps in field monitoring and compliance with programme norms under ICDS/POSHAN.
GREEN SIGNAL TO CREATE A SEPARATE CADRE OF 2458 EMPLOYEES TO BE POSTED IN BBMB
The Cabinet also gave green signal to create a separate cadre of employees to be posted in Bhakra Beas Management Board. It was witnessed over time, a large number of Punjab quota posts remain vacant in BBMB due to which the board filled up posts of Punjab quota with its own cadre. The Cabinet has given nod to create 2458 posts for this recruitment for the various departments and adopt rules in respect of posts of various departments.
ENHANCES RETIREMENT AGE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE POSTS FILLED BY PROMOTION FROM MEDICAL TEACHING FACULTY
The Cabinet also gave approval to enhance Retirement Age for administrative posts Filled by Promotion from Medical Teaching Faculty in the Department of Medical Education & Research (MER) from existing 62 to 65 years. The retirement age of medical teaching faculty in the Department of Medical Education & Research (MER) was earlier 62 years but it is 65 years in neighbouring states of Haryana and Chandigarh (UT) besides in Government of India institutions. This will help in improving faculty retention and institutional stability, strengthening medical education ecosystem amid expansion of medical colleges and enhancing patient services and academic leadership continuity.
APPROVAL TO THE CREATION OF NEW POSTS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS, PUNJAB, IN MALERKOTLA
The Cabinet also gave approval to the creation of three new posts for the Department of Sports, Punjab, in the newly formed district of Malerkotla. These posts include Senior Assistant, Steno-Typist
and Clerk which will ensure the smooth functioning of the department. It will help in giving fillip to the sports and wean away the youth from the menace of drugs.