Breaking: Punjab Cabinet takes key decisions: PPSC Rules amended, 231 Health Posts approved, paddy procurement policies cleared
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, September 5, 2026: The Punjab Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, on Saturday approved a series of decisions aimed at strengthening the state’s administrative machinery, expanding healthcare services and streamlining arrangements for the upcoming paddy procurement season.
The Cabinet approved amendments to the Group-A Regulations of the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) and sanctioned the creation of new posts in the Commission. The newly approved positions include a Personal Assistant post associated with the Secretary’s office. According to the government, the changes are intended to improve the functioning and efficiency of the Commission.
The Cabinet also approved the Annual Administrative Report of the Punjab Department of Information and Public Relations for 2025-26.
Policies Approved for Paddy Procurement Season
With the Kharif Marketing Season 2026-27 approaching, the Cabinet approved the draft Punjab Custom Milling Policy for Kharif Marketing Season 2026-27.
It also approved the Punjab Foodgrain Transportation Policy for the movement of procured foodgrains from mandis and the Punjab Foodgrain Labour and Cartage Policy to streamline labour-related operations.
The government said these measures are aimed at ensuring smoother lifting, transportation and handling of paddy arriving at procurement centres during the upcoming season.
33 New Posts for Chamkaur Sahib Hospital
The Cabinet approved the creation of 33 new posts for the Sub-Divisional Hospital, Chamkaur Sahib, to strengthen medical services and ensure the availability of necessary healthcare staff.
The move is aimed at improving healthcare delivery and expanding facilities for patients visiting the hospital.
19 Posts Approved for Malerkotla Health Department
The Cabinet also approved 19 new posts to strengthen the Health Department’s administrative and medical infrastructure in the newly created Malerkotla district.
The sanctioned positions include those of Civil Surgeon, Assistant Civil Surgeon and District Family Welfare Officer, among others.
80 Vacant Doctor, Dentist Posts to Be Filled
In another major decision concerning healthcare staffing, the Cabinet approved the filling of 80 vacant posts of doctors and dentists in the state. These include posts relating to Medical Officers and Dental Officers, aimed at addressing staffing shortages and improving healthcare services.
In addition, the Cabinet approved the creation of 119 new posts for the Sub-Divisional Hospital, Dhuri, and the newly established Mother and Child Health (MCH) Centre.
The Punjab Government said the decisions are intended to strengthen administrative and healthcare infrastructure, create employment opportunities and improve the delivery of public services across the state.