CHANDIGARH: In a series of key policy decisions aimed at boosting higher education, industrial growth and governance reforms, the Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday approved the establishment of a world-class university in the name of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji at Sri Anandpur Sahib. The Punjab Cabinet also cleared the Industrial & Business Development Policy–2026 and approved recruitment of 1, 158 Assistant Professors and Librarians in government colleges at a meeting of the Council of Ministers chaired by the Chief Minister.
Sharing details, the Chief Minister’s Office stated, “The CM Bhagwant Mann-led cabinet gave nod for setting up the university and approved the draft Bill for the ‘Sri Guru Teg Bahadur World Class University, ’ which will be presented in the Assembly. The Cabinet also authorised the Chief Minister to take all necessary decisions for the timely establishment of the university.”
GO AHEAD TO NEW INDUSTRIAL & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT POLICY, 2026
The Punjab Cabinet also gave a go ahead to the Industrial & Business Development Policy, 2026, along with sector specific policies, detailed schemes and operational guidelines under the flagship initiative “Punjab Udyog Kranti.”
NOD TO POLICY FOR FURTHER STREAMLINING RESERVATION FOR SPORTSPERSONS IN GOVERNMENT JOBS AND ADMISSIONS
The Cabinet approved a policy to streamline reservation for sportspersons in government jobs and admissions in educational institutions. It lays down objective and easily understandable criteria for assigning marks to certificates of achievement in sports. As per the policy, 75% weightage will be given to achievements in sports while 25% weightage will be based on performance in the entrance test.
APPROVES AMENDMENT IN ‘THE PUNJAB HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE TECHNICAL (GROUP-C) SERVICE RULES, 2016’
The Bhagwant Mann-led Cabinet also approved an amendment in the Punjab Health and Family Welfare Technical (Group-C) Service Rules, 2016 to include Diploma in Pharmacy as an additional educational qualification for recruitment of pharmacists. This will enable diploma holders to apply for the post of pharmacist and help strengthen the delivery of quality healthcare services to the people of Punjab.