Education Minister, Punjab Om Prakash Soni handed over appointment letters to 25 dependents on compassionate grounds at his Camp Office, here today.While addressing the new recruits, Education Minister exhorted them to make all possible efforts to fulfil their duty honestly and diligently and work towards strengthening the department.He informed that after assuming office, he has handed over appointment letters to 409 candidates on compassionate grounds and added that there are clear instructions to the department that if any employee dies during the service, his/her dependant should get suitable appointment within a month of receiving the application as per qualification/eligibility.Today, 25 dependants were handed over appointment letters including eight clerks, 10 Library Restorers and seven class four employees.On the occasion, along with others Mr. Sukhjitpal Singh DPI Secondary and Mr. Inderjit Singh DPI Elementary were present.