JALANDHAR.
Chairman Punjab State Safai Karamchari Commission Chandan Grewal today listened to the issues of
sanitation workers at the District Administrative Complex here and directed the officials present on the spotto resolve these issues in a time-bound manner.
During a meeting with officers of Municipal Corporations/Councils/Nagar Panchayats and representatives
of sanitation workers' unions, the Chairman said that the Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief
Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is firmly committed to the welfare of sanitation workers. He instructed the
officials to address the issues of sanitation workers on a priority basis while ensuring their interests are fully safeguarded. He also directed the officials to ensure timely payment of salaries to sanitation workers, provide them with necessary safety equipment, and arrange training to enhance their efficiency. On this occasion, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Urban Development) Jasbir Singh, Additional Commissioner Municipal Corporation Jalandhar Rakesh Kumar, and ACP (Headquarters) Manmohan Singh were also present.Speaking to the media after the meeting, Chairman Chandan Grewal said that sanitation workers are an important part of society, and the Commission will leave no stone unturned in ensuring the welfare of
sanitation workers working in various government departments of the state. He said that today, after
listening to many issues of sanitation workers, officials have been instructed to resolve them in a time-
bound manner. He mentioned that some demands that are at the government level will be conveyed to the
Hon'ble Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann so that they can also be resolved at the earliest.