Chandigarh: On the directions of chief minister Bhagwant Mann, the Punjab govt has decided to absorb 2,437 apprentice trainees as assistant linemen (ALMs) in Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), state finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema said here on Saturday.Addressing a news conference, Cheema said, “The decision addresses a long-standing demand of apprentice trainees and reflects the Bhagwant Mann govt’s commitment to employment generation and youth welfare. The chief minister has adopted a mission-mode approach to create employment opportunities across departments.”He said, “The board of directors of PSPCL, acting upon the advice of the advocate general, Punjab, has accorded approval for the absorption of 2,437 apprentice trainees as assistant linemen (ALMs). The trainees are presently undergoing apprenticeship training in the lineman trade in PSPCL and Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited (PSTCL).” While responding to a query, Cheema said it was a “one time measure.” He said, “PSPCL will conduct the mandatory Punjabi language examination for the said trainees. The examination schedule will be notified in due course on the official website of PSPCL, following which the process of absorption will be taken forward.”He said, “As a result of the sustained efforts of the govt, as many as 9,627 recruitments have been made in PSPCL and PSTCL since April 2022.” He added, “Of the total 9,627 recruitments, 8,048 were made through direct recruitment and 1,579 on compassionate grounds. Earlier this year, appointment letters were handed over by CM Bhagwant Singh Mann to 570 candidates belonging to various categories. The recruitment process for approximately 3,000 additional posts is presently underway and is likely to be completed by Nov 2026.“MSID: 131877271 413 |
