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Punjab: Honorarium of rural watchmen increased after 8 years
With the approval of the Cabinet, 9974 watchmen will get an additional benefit of Rs 3 crore annually: Minister Hardeep Mundian
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, 15 February 2025 - The government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has increased the honorarium of rural watchmen, upholding its commitment to the welfare of every section of the state.
This decision passed by the cabinet will directly benefit 9974 watchmen of the state. With this, rural watchmen will get an additional benefit of Rs 3 crore annually.
Punjab Revenue and Rehabilitation Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian said that the promises made by the government to every section of the state are being fulfilled, which has fulfilled the long-standing demands of many sections.
He said that in an important decision taken by the cabinet led by the Chief Minister, the monthly honorarium of rural watchmen has been increased from the current Rs 1250 to Rs 1500.The honorarium of Rs 1250 per month was going on since the year 2017. Now after eight years, this increase has been made.
Revenue Minister Mundian said that this was a long-standing demand of the rural watchmen's organizations which has now been approved by the cabinet. This decision of the government will help in the smooth discharge of duty by the watchmen in the rural areas of the state.
Mundian further said that apart from protection, rural chowkidars play a constructive role in the development of the village. Apart from this, they act as an important link for the village panchayat and numberdars. With the approval of the cabinet, a notification will be issued soon to implement this.