Bhagwant Mann Archives - Page 23 of 39

03 Jan

Mann Government Bringing 1311 New Buses, Opening Doors to Jobs: Bus Stands in Big Cities to Get Modern

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Chandigarh, 3 January 2026: The Bhagwant Mann government in Punjab has taken a big step to strengthen public transport and empower women financially. To expand free bus service for women, the state government announced the purchase of 1311 new buses. These include 606 buses for Punjab Roadways (PEPSU) and 705 for PRTC. This will not only make travel easier for women but also create new job opportunities.Sources in the Transport Department say these new buses will greatly increase public transport capacity in Punjab. Women already get free bus rides, but many routes lack enough buses, causing problems for passengers. The…

31 Dec

Punjab’s ‘People First’ Policy Goes Viral: Citizens Share Health & Education Success Stories on Social Media

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Chandigarh, December 31, 2025: A new trend is emerging in Punjab - ordinary citizens are clicking pictures of government schemes with their mobile phones and sharing them on social media. This is not government propaganda, but ground reality. Recently, an Aam Aadmi Party worker posted a picture of a “Health-Education Hospital” on Instagram, which quickly went viral. The caption read - “Maan Government, this is just Sultan Khaldar!” This is not just a picture, but testimony to the change that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s government is bringing on the ground.The real point is that the Punjab government made one…

30 Dec

AAP MLAs Carry MGNREGA Workers’ Letters to Punjab Assembly, Seek Centre’s Intervention

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Chandigarh, 30 December 2025: In Punjab, the Aam Aadmi Party has once again proven that it is the true well-wisher of the poor and labourers. The party’s MLAs have launched an unprecedented campaign to raise the voice and demands of more than 10 lakh MGNREGA worker families in the state. AAP MLAs arrived at the special session of the Punjab Assembly carrying lakhs of letters written by MGNREGA workers. These letters narrate the pain and struggles of those hardworking families who sustain their lives through work under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA). It is notable that…

26 Dec

Punjab Tops Nation in Horticulture: Rs 7,100 Cr Project & ‘Apna Pind-Apna Bag’ Usher in Farmers’ Prosperity Era

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Chandigarh, 26 December 2025: Under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government has intensified efforts to expand the horticulture sector and enhance farmers’ income across the state . Working under the directions of Horticulture Minister Shri Mohinder Bhagat, the Horticulture Department is encouraging farmers to move beyond traditional crops and adopt crop diversification through policy support, financial assistance and modern technology. During 2025, the Horticulture Department achieved several significant milestones and emerged as a frontrunner at the national level in strengthening agricultural infrastructure. Sharing further details, Horticulture Minister Shri Mohinder Bhagat said that Punjab Horticulture…

25 Dec

Mann Government Announces ₹20 Lakh Aid, Free Education for Children of Deceased Teacher Couple

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Chandigarh, December 25: The Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has shown again that it stands strongly with its employees and their families during difficult times. To support the family of the teacher couple from Moga who died in a sad road accident while going for election duty, the state government has released a total help of 20 lakh rupees. Along with this, the government has made a major announcement to pay for the entire education of their children to ensure they have a bright future. The heart-breaking accident happened when teacher Jaskaran Singh was driving his…

24 Dec

Punjab Government Releases ₹69 Crore to Upgrade Four Major Medical Colleges

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Chandigarh, 24 December 2025: In order to provide quality treatment and diagnostic facilities to the people in the Medical Colleges, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has ordered immediate release of funds worth ₹68.98 crore to give a facelift to premier Medical Colleges of the state. Chairing a review meeting of the Medical Education and Research Department here today, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Augmenting the facilities in these Medical colleges of the state was the need of the hour to ensure quality treatment and diagnostic facilities to the people. To equip these Medical colleges with hi-end and world class…

20 Dec

Punjab Cabinet Calls Special Assembly Session on December 30 to Discuss Replacing MGNREGA

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Chandigarh, December 20, 2025: The Punjab Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, on Saturday decided to convene a special session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on December 30 to deliberate on the proposed scrapping of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme and the introduction of the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), also known as VB-G RAM G. The decision was taken amid growing political debate over the Centre’s move to replace the two-decade-old rural employment programme with the new scheme. The special session is expected to witness detailed discussions on the…

09 Dec

AAP MLA Conducts Surprise Inspection of Health Centres in Fatehgarh Sahib

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Mann Government’s Public Welfare Initiative: Dr. Balbir Singh Conducts Surprise Inspection of Health Centers in Fatehgarh SahibChandigarh, December 9, 2025: Taking another significant step towards ensuring better healthcare services for the public, Aam Aadmi Party MLA Dr. Balbir Singh conducted a surprise inspection of various health centers in Fatehgarh Sahib district under Punjab’s Bhagwant Mann government. This inspection is part of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s vision which emphasizes providing quality medical facilities to patients in government hospitals and health centers. During this visit, Dr. Singh assessed the medical staff, availability of medicines, and facilities being provided to patients.During the surprise…

04 Dec

Teacher’s Suicide Over 36 Months of Unpaid Salary by Previous Government; While CM Mann Assures Justice to 93 Teachers

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Chandigarh, December 4, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has taken a historical step to end years of neglect towards the state's teachers. He announced the payment of 36 months of salary arrears—withheld during the previous government's tenure—to 93 teachers working in various government colleges, including the Baba Hira Singh Bhattal Institute of Engineering and Technology. This decision is crucial as it follows the tragic suicide of a teacher due to this same salary crisis. The Chief Minister held a special meeting to meet with the affected teachers and the family of the teacher who committed suicide, assuring them of…

02 Dec

Punjab Launches First-of-Its-Kind Fellowship, Deploys 35 Trained Youth to Lead Grassroots Fight Against Drugs

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Chandigarh, December 2, 2025: To tackle Punjab’s drug crisis, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced a game-changing strategy. The government will no longer limit its fight against drugs to police stations and courts but will send trained warriors into every village and neighborhood. Through India's first-ever ‘Leadership in Mental Health Fellowship,’ Punjab will prepare 35 young professionals dedicated to rescuing people from addiction and raising awareness in society. Developed in collaboration with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, this program—called the Yudh Nashe Virudh (War Against Drugs) campaign—is set to be the biggest weapon in the fight against…