CM directs to focus on digitization of the data and employ modern technology in Labour and Employment department
Punjab Newsline, Shimla, January 8-
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed the Labour and Employment Department to focus on digitization of the data and adopt modern technology to streamline the operations of the department. While reviewing the functioning of the department, he said that all the operations of the department must be digitized and data of skilled persons in various fields must be available online. He directed the department to implement this initiative immediately as this will be helpful in offering employment and self-employment opportunities to the interested persons.
Sh. Sukhu said that, during last two years of the present State Government, 39220 employment jobs were provided to the youth out of which 13704 jobs were given in the government sector alone. He said that recruitment process was also going on to fill up the vacant posts in various departments. The present State Government has rolled down Rajiv Gandhi Swarojgar Start-Up Yojna to offer self-employment to the youth of the State and so far 121 candidates had been recommended by the Transport Department to grant subsidy for the purchase of e-taxis.