Chandigarh- Announcing a significant decision aimed at bolstering the Homeopathic Department by approving the proposal for the revival and recruitment of various technical and administrative positions, Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Friday said that the Finance Department has approved the revival and subsequent recruitment for a total of 115 posts across different cadres within the department. He said that this move is designed to enhance the department’s capacity to deliver quality healthcare services across the state.
Revealing this in press communiqué issued here, the Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said the recruitment for 115 posts includes 42 posts for Homeopathic Medical Officer (HMO), 72 posts for Dispenser (Homeopathic), and 1 post for and Clerk. He said that the recruitment process for these 115 posts will be implemented in a phased manner, spread over two years.
The Finance Minister, who is also chairman of of cabinet subcommittee formed to address the employees issues, said that this issue was discussed at length during the meeting with the Homeopathic Medical Officers Association. He said that the Homeopathic department highlighted its operational constraints, noting that despite managing the Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital and various dispensaries at 100 percent capacity, it had only 22 permanent posts filled in the past. He said that the revival is deemed crucial for the continued efficient functioning and expansion of homeopathic services.
“This initiative marks a decisive step by the Punjab Government towards strengthening its public healthcare infrastructure and creating essential employment opportunities”, he added.