40 percent hike in DA of computer teachers, 1,007 employees regularised

On the occasion of the Diwali festival, the Punjab Government made a big announcement for education sector workers, giving a green light to a 40 percent hike in the dearness allowance of 6,507 computer teachers.

Along with this decision, the government has also issued orders to regularise 1,007 non-teaching employees associated with the Samagra Shiksha project.

Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann stated that computer teachers deployed under PICTS were earlier getting 181 percent allowance, which has now reached 221 percent with this fresh hike.

According to the Chief Minister, the regularised non-teaching staff will be given all salary-related benefits, which will provide complete security to their employment.

Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state government is committed to the interests of employees and their bright future. He also congratulated all people on the festival of lights.

Key developments

• 40 percent hike in dearness allowance of 6,507 computer teachers
• Allowance rate increased from 181 percent to 221 percent
• 1,007 non-teaching staff of Samagra Shiksha regularised
• Regularised employees will also get salary-related benefits