Chandigarh: Following the special assembly session, the Punjab government has scheduled a crucial cabinet meeting for Saturday, October 31. The meeting, to be chaired by the Chief Minister, will commence at 12:00 PM. Official orders regarding the schedule have already been issued, and it is anticipated that the government may take several significant decisions during this session.
Hope for DA Hike Among Employees In the midst of the festive season, government employees and pensioners are highly optimistic about a potential hike in Dearness Allowance (DA). Additionally, proposals concerning the regularization of contractual and temporary workers across various government departments are likely to be brought to the table. However, official confirmation of these items on the final cabinet agenda is still awaited.
Focus on Paddy Procurement and Stubble Management With the paddy procurement season currently underway in Punjab, issues related to the purchase, lifting of crops from mandis, and timely payments to farmers remain critical. Furthermore, proposals aimed at providing relief to farmers or offering subsidies on machinery for effective stubble management might also be discussed. While these issues are pressing, their inclusion in the official meeting agenda is yet to be formally confirmed.
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