‘Govt focus on providing merit-based jobs’

The state government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is focused on providing transparent, merit-based job opportunities to youth.

In his address during the 12th convocation ceremony of Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Power and Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO highlighted the government's commitment to tackling unemployment. He emphasised the pivotal role educational institutions played in shaping the future of the youth and the country.

In recognition of excellence, the university conferred honorary doctorates on several notable figures, including Prof Srinivas Varkhedi, Vice-Chancellor of Central University, New Delhi. University Chancellor Dr Zora Singh and Pro-Chancellor Dr Tejinder Kaur also addressed the gathering on the occasion.