{"id":23451,"date":"2026-11-08T06:51:42","date_gmt":"2026-11-08T01:21:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indiaepost.com\/?p=23451"},"modified":"2026-11-08T06:51:45","modified_gmt":"2026-11-08T01:21:45","slug":"punjab-govt-gives-diwali-bonanza-to-employees-with-40-da-hike-for-6507-computer-teachers-cm-bhagwant-singh-mann","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indiaepost.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/08\/punjab-govt-gives-diwali-bonanza-to-employees-with-40-da-hike-for-6507-computer-teachers-cm-bhagwant-singh-mann\/","title":{"rendered":"Punjab Govt Gives Diwali Bonanza To Employees With 40% DA Hike For 6,507 Computer Teachers: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>CHANDIGARH, 7th November 2026:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In another major employee-friendly initiative, the Bhagwant Mann Government has given a Diwali bonanza to its employees by approving a historic 40% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for 6,507 Computer Teachers (PICTES) and regularising the services of 1,007 non-teaching employees working under Samagra Shiksha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On this, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, \u201cOn the auspicious occasion of Diwali, the Punjab Government has announced a major benefit for its employees. The government has approved a historic 40% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for 6,507 Computer Teachers (PICTES), taking it from 181% to 221%.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chief Minister stated, \u201cThe state government has also regularised the services of 1,007 non-teaching employees working under Samagra Shiksha. This decision will provide greater stability and security to these employees.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He pointed out, \u201cThe state government has now also decided to extend salary-related benefits to these employees. The government is fully committed to the welfare of its employees and ensuring their secure future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, \u201cNo stone is being left unturned by the state government to ensure the welfare and well-being of its employees. We are committed to providing them with a secure future and ensuring that they receive the benefits they deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Extending his heartiest greetings to everyone on the auspicious occasion of Diwali, the Chief Minister said, \u201cMay this festival of lights bring happiness, progress and prosperity to every household across Punjab.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CHANDIGARH, 7th November 2026: In another major employee-friendly initiative, the Bhagwant Mann Government has given a Diwali bonanza to its employees by approving a historic 40% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for 6,507 Computer Teachers (PICTES) and regularising the services of 1,007 non-teaching employees working under Samagra Shiksha. 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