DW BUREAU / Chandigarh

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is committed to strengthening Anganwadi services by making them more robust, empowered, and people-centric. In a major move towards this goal, the government will complete the recruitment process for over 5,000 vacant posts of Anganwadi Workers and Helpers by September 30, 2025.

This was announced by Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur, who stated that a special schedule has been issued for promotions, transfers/adjustments, and compassionate appointments for Anganwadi staff between July 23 and August 15.

She further informed that the department will process appointments for dependents of deceased Anganwadi Workers from August 1 to August 8, while transfers and adjustments will be finalized before August 15.

In a landmark decision, Dr. Baljit Kaur highlighted that for the first time ever, the Punjab Government will provide job opportunities to dependents of Anganwadi Workers or Helpers who have become permanently disabled or unfit to work due to terminal illness during service.

The Cabinet Minister emphasized that the Mann Government is consistently working for the welfare, protection, and motivation of Anganwadi staff. "These are not mere administrative steps but reflect our deep commitment to justice, empathy, and responsible governance. The government stands firmly with its frontline workers and will continue to safeguard their rights," she added.

Dr. Baljit Kaur also shared that advertisements for the vacant posts will be published on August 22, and the last date to submit applications will be September 22. The entire recruitment process will be carried out transparently and strictly on the basis of merit, with no room for interference or bias.

She concluded by saying that these initiatives are not limited to recruitments or transfers but represent a broader social commitment. "Through these efforts, the Punjab Government is bringing grassroots-level transformation?not just in Anganwadi services, but in the lives of women and children across the state. This is a bold step towards a just, compassionate, and progressive Punjab."

(editor@dailyworld.in)