Bhagwant Mann government

Navjot Kaur Sidhu Accuses Mann Government of Shielding Mafias, Seeks Security Cover

Navjot Kaur Sidhu Accuses Mann Government of Shielding Mafias, Seeks Security Cover

New Delhi, December 13, 2025: Suspended Congress leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab, alleging that it was providing protection to liquor and mining mafias and warning that any threat to her life would be the chief minister’s responsibility. She also sought security, citing what she described as a deteriorating law-and-order situation in the state.In a post on X, Sidhu questioned the Punjab government’s silence on issues she claimed to have raised repeatedly, alleging that her concerns were being ignored despite the seriousness of the matters involved.…
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Punjab Government Launches Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme to Strengthen Skill-Based Education and Employment

Punjab Government Launches Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme to Strengthen Skill-Based Education and Employment

Chandigarh, December 13, 2025: The Aam Aadmi Party government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced the launch of the Punjab Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme, marking a major shift in the state’s education policy towards skill-based learning and employment generation. The initiative aims to equip students with practical business and marketing skills, enabling them to become self-reliant and job-ready at an early stage.Under the scheme, students of Classes 11 and 12 studying in government schools will receive structured training in entrepreneurship, financial literacy and modern marketing practices. The programme seeks to move beyond conventional classroom teaching by preparing students for…
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Punjab’s Industrial Revolution: Over 10 Lakh New Small Enterprises, 2.55 Lakh Women Entrepreneurs Lead Growth Surge

Punjab’s Industrial Revolution: Over 10 Lakh New Small Enterprises, 2.55 Lakh Women Entrepreneurs Lead Growth Surge

Chandigarh, November 13, 2025: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has launched an unprecedented and successful campaign to strengthen the state's industrial backbone: the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). MSME stands for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, a system used by the government to identify small and medium-scale businesses or industries based on their size (capital investment and turnover). The government's clear vision and pro-entrepreneur policies have created an environment that has made Punjab not only a favored investment destination but is also setting new records in job creation and…
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Punjab Government Reduces Power Bills, Simplifies Tariff Structure

Punjab Government Reduces Power Bills, Simplifies Tariff Structure

Chandigarh, March 28, 2025: The Punjab government, under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has reaffirmed its commitment to affordable electricity, ensuring that power tariffs do not burden consumers. Power Minister S. Harbhajan Singh ETO announced that the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) has maintained fixed charges while restructuring tariffs to simplify billing and lower electricity costs.Tariff Reductions for Domestic and Business ConsumersThe PSERC has reduced the number of billing slabs for Domestic Supply (DS) and Non-Residential Supply (NRS) consumers from three to two, making bills easier to understand.Under the new structure:Domestic consumers using over 300 units will see monthly…
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