Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu: Record 980 Compassionate Appointments Made in Three Years

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday said the state government has cleared 980 long-pending compassionate appointment cases in the past three years, reaffirming its commitment to providing timely social security and dignity to the families of deceased government employees.

The appointments, covering Class III posts and Class IV Multi-Task Workers (MTWs), were processed during a special relaxation window from October 1 to December 31, 2025. Describing the initiative as people-centric, the Chief Minister said it was undertaken with compassion to provide immediate financial relief to families who had remained in distress and uncertainty for years.

Of the total cases cleared across 19 departments, 366 appointments were made to Class III posts, while 614 appointments were granted for Class IV MTW positions. The Jal Shakti Vibhag accounted for the highest number, with 419 beneficiaries receiving jobs on compassionate grounds.

Taking a swipe at the previous BJP government, Sukhu alleged that many eligible families were ignored for years, forcing them into prolonged struggles for justice. “Our government is committed to correcting these wrongs and ensuring that deserving families receive timely support and dignity,” he said.

Reiterating that the move goes beyond routine administration, the Chief Minister said the government stands firmly with the common man during moments of grief and hardship and remains dedicated to restoring the self-respect of families of employees who served the state.

Department-wise appointments include 175 in the Public Works Department, 128 in Education, 75 in Home, 56 in Animal Husbandry, 34 in Health, 23 in Fire Services, 14 in AYUSH, 14 in Revenue, six in Rural Development, five in Horticulture and four in Prisons, among others. In the Health Department alone, 56 appointments were issued, including 11 Junior Office Assistants and 45 Class IV posts.

419 Appointed in Jal Shakti Vibhag: Dy CM

Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri said 419 individuals have been appointed on compassionate grounds in the Jal Shakti Vibhag. These include 100 Class III Junior Office Assistant (IT) posts and 319 Multi-Task Worker positions. Appointment letters have been issued following directions from the Secretary, Jal Shakti, to the Engineer-in-Chief.

Agnihotri said the initiative would provide immediate relief and long-term security to families who faced unforeseen hardships after losing their breadwinners. He described the move as reflective of the government’s “humanity-first” approach, ensuring dignified livelihood opportunities for dependents of deceased employees.

He added that the initiative was part of a broader effort to clear the backlog of compassionate appointment cases left unresolved by the previous BJP regime. “Our government is committed to delivering justice to families who had been waiting for such support for years,” he said.

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