685 Punjab teachers deployed to prepare ration cards on Teacher’s Day

Punjab's education department announced that 685 teachers have been temporarily reassigned to help with the preparation and distribution of ration cards. The move, described by officials as a "Teacher’s Day gift" to the community, aims to speed up the issuance of cards ahead of the upcoming fiscal cycle. Teachers will work alongside local food‑grain department staff, handling data verification and document processing for eligible families. The assignment is expected to last for a few weeks, after which educators will resume regular classroom duties. Authorities said the initiative reflects a broader effort to mobilise government personnel for welfare schemes during periods of high demand.