Chandigarh, July 3
Defence Services Welfare Minister Mohinder Bhagat has directed officers to take concrete steps to strengthen the Punjab Ex-Servicemen Corporation (PESCO) to better serve ex-servicemen and their families.
Chairing a review meeting at the Punjab Civil Secretariat, the Minister assessed PESCO’s operational framework, financial health, and employee welfare measures. A major part of the discussions revolved around enhancing employment opportunities for ex-servicemen through PESCO.
Managing Director, PESCO, Major General Harmandeep Singh (Retd), and General Manager (Security), SP Singh, apprised the Minister of the Corporation’s ongoing programs. Three-month progress report was also submitted during the meeting. Key topics included the salary structure of security guards, proposals to enhance their wages under the special category, and the streamlined appointment process for ex-servicemen in various roles.
Minister Mohinder Bhagat reaffirmed the Punjab Government’s commitment to reinforcing PESCO’s role in ex-servicemen welfare. He assured that necessary steps would be taken to address financial issues, increase the age limit for services by ex-servicemen.
To further assess on-ground operations, the Minister also expressed his intention to visit PESCO facilities in the near future. He reiterated that the government under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is fully committed to ensuring the dignity and well-being of ex-servicemen and their families.
