Punjab Government’s Major Plan for Women Employees: Posting Within 40 Km of Home

October 6, 2026

The Punjab government has announced an initiative aimed at reducing workplace-related difficulties faced by women employees. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said the state government would make efforts to ensure that women employees are posted within a radius of around 40 kilometres from their homes.The objective is to make it easier for women employees to balance their professional responsibilities with their family commitments.

Focus on Balancing Career and Family

Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said women employees often have to manage family responsibilities alongside their professional duties. Keeping these practical challenges in mind, the government is working to provide relief through policy-level measures. The Punjab government said women employees should not be forced to choose between their careers and family responsibilities. With this objective, efforts will be made to give preference to postings closer to their homes wherever possible.

8% Increase in DA for Employees and Pensioners

Meanwhile, the Punjab government has announced an 8% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees and pensioners. According to the Punjab government, the decision will benefit around eight lakh employees and pensioners across the state. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann described the decision as an important step related to the financial well-being and dignity of government employees. The increased DA is expected to be implemented from the September salary.

Decision Taken After Meeting with Employee Organisations

Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann held a meeting with representatives of employee and pensioner organisations to discuss their demands and concerns. According to the Punjab government, the meeting was held in a cordial atmosphere, with emphasis on finding solutions to various issues through dialogue.

After the meeting, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann also shared details on the social media platform X. He described government employees as an important part of the state’s administrative structure and said their welfare remains among the Punjab government’s priorities.