Punjab Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister Aruna Chaudhary on Thursday directed the officials to expedite the functioning of the Department and finalize the process for providing government jobs to the family members of the farmers, died during the farmers' struggle.
Chaudhary, presiding over a maiden review meeting of the top officials, instructed the higher officials to immediately complete the ongoing process of providing financial assistance and government jobs to the family members of the farmers, who lost their lives during the farmers’ struggle.
“The State Government is standing shoulder to shoulder with the farmers in this hour of crisis and would soon provide appointment letters to the family members. Therefore, action should be taken immediately after verifying the cases of providing financial assistance and government jobs,” she said, adding that disposal of pending cases of crop damage compensation should be ensured.
The Minister also asked the Financial Commissioner Revenue to immediately issue instructions to the Deputy Commissioners to ensure timely submission of crop damage reports in case of any untoward situation.
“Complying with the instructions of Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi to accelerate the functioning of the government and complete the work in a transparent and time-bound manner, we have to work in tandem and live up to the expectations of the people,” said Chaudhary, presiding over a maiden review meeting of the top officials.