In a transformative decision, the Punjab government has approved the regularization of over 65,000 outsourced and non-permanent employees, effectively abolishing the contractor system across government departments. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann emphasized that this reform will establish direct employment relationships, thereby eliminating middlemen and ensuring salaries are deposited directly into employees' bank accounts. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders, including national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, hailed the move as historic, promising job security and dignity for many workers and their families. Additionally, employees in hazardous occupations, such as firefighters and sewer workers, will now qualify for regularization after just three years of service, recognizing the risks they face. The Cabinet also established a sub-committee to address pending dues and Dearness Allowance demands, marking a significant step in employee welfare. This decision is expected to set a national benchmark for regularizing outsourced employment, reversing a trend of contractualization that has raised concerns about job security and benefits.