Punjab Education Minister, Om Prakash Soni on Wednesday handed over appointment letters to 67 dependents on compassionate grounds here on Wednesday.
Addressing the new recruits, Soni exhorted them to make all possible efforts to fulfil their duty honestly and diligently and work towards strengthening the department.
After assuming office, Soni said he has handed over appointment letters to approximately 500 people on compassionate grounds and added that there are clear instructions to the department that if any employee dies during the service, his/her dependant should get suitable appointment within in a month of receiving the application as per qualification and eligibility.
The 67 dependants who were handed over appointment letters, included one for the post of Science Master, two as D.P.E., 22 clerks, one SLA, two Library Restorers and 39 class IV employees.
Secretary School Education, Krishan Kumar and D.P. I (Secondary) Sukhjit Pal Singh, were also present.