Bhagwant Mann Archives - Page 3 of 39

27 Jul

Punjab Chief Minister Lays Foundation Stone for ₹1,116 Crore Steel Forging Plant in Ludhiana

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAichi Steel, Bhagwant Mann, Industrial Policy, Ludhiana Plant, Punjab industry, Steel Forging, Vardhman Steel

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday laid the foundation stone of the country’s first-of-its-kind ₹1,116 crore forging and machining unit being established by Vardhman Special Steels in partnership with Japan’s Aichi Steel, describing it as a major boost to Punjab’s industrial growth and employment generation. The project will provide direct employment to over 500 youth, while the Chief Minister expressed confidence that future expansion by the Vardhman-Aichi venture could create jobs for another 2,000 people. He said the investment, enhanced from the initially proposed ₹500 crore to ₹1,116 crore after the companies witnessed Punjab’s conducive…

26 Jul

Mothers, Wives and Sisters Are Driving Force Behind Bhagwant Mann Govt’s ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab, Punjab News

*CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): Women are emerging as the flag-bearers of hope in Bhagwant Mann Government's war against drugs, ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’. A recent awareness programme held in Moga underscored a powerful message that is resonating across the state, that mothers, wives, sisters and other family members are leading the battle against substance abuse by supporting their loved ones through treatment and recovery. When a household falls into the trap of addiction, it’s the women and children who bear the harshest brunt. From economic and emotional distress to heightened risk of violence, drugs destroy homes from within. But families in Punjab…

25 Jul

Punjab Government Expands Primary Healthcare Network With 100 New Aam Aadmi Clinics

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAam Aadmi Clinics, Bhagwant Mann, Dr Balbir Singh, primary healthcare, Punjab Healthcare

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Reaffirming its commitment to providing free and quality healthcare services near the doorsteps of the people, the Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, has launched 100 more Aam Aadmi Clinics across the state. The campaign was formally inaugurated today by Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh, who dedicated the newly constructed Aam Aadmi Clinic at Vikas Nagar in Patiala Rural. With the addition of these new clinics, the total number of Aam Aadmi Clinics in Punjab has increased to 1,090. As part of this initiative, Cabinet Ministers, MLAs and…

21 Jul

Punjab Government to Issue Ten Lakh New Ration Cards in Transparent Drive

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBhagwant Mann, e-Shram workers, food security, Meri Rasoi, NFSA, Punjab News, Punjab ration card, Seva Kendras

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major push to strengthen food security and ensure welfare reaches every deserving household without corruption or favouritism, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday announced that the state government will issue 10 lakh new ration cards under a transparent, technology-driven system based on the principle of ‘No Cash, No Farmaish’. Applications for new ration cards and inclusion of new family members will begin from July 22, with priority being given to vulnerable sections of society. Of the total beneficiaries, 7 lakh ration cards will be issued to newly eligible families, while 3 lakh e-Shram…

21 Jul

Punjab’s Business Class Programme Helps Students Launch Over 20,000 Ventures in First Year

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBhagwant Mann, Business Class, Harjot Singh Bains, Punjab education, Sikhya Kranti, Student entrepreneurs

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s ‘Sikhya Kranti’ (education revolution) under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has delivered encouraging results through the Business Class programme introduced in Higher and Technical Education institutions across the state. Introduced as a mandatory subject for students pursuing B.Com., BBA, B.Tech. and B.Voc. courses, and students studying in ITIs and Polytechnics the programme covered nearly 95,000 students across Punjab during its first year. As part of the programme, 25,693 students started their own businesses, while 20,241 of these ventures have already generated nearly ₹90 crore in revenue. On this achievement, Punjab Higher and Technical…

20 Jul

Bhagwant Mann Government Introduces Methadone Maintenance Therapy to Enhance Drug De-Addiction Services in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Dr Balbir Singh, Drug De-addiction, Methadone Maintenance Therapy, Punjab Healthcare

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Punjab has introduced an internationally accepted drug de-addiction treatment known as Methadone Maintenance Therapy (MMT) for people with severe opioid dependence. The introduction of methadone marks a significant step in the state’s treatment-focused approach to tackling drug addiction. Conventional treatment has largely relied on Buprenorphine-based Opioid Substitution Therapy through the state’s more than 500 OOAT centres, which involves replacing harmful opioids with regulated medication to treat addiction, and abstinence-based rehabilitation. The introduction of MMT provides an additional treatment option for patients with long-term opioid dependence who have not responded adequately to existing therapies. Six dedicated methadone clinics…

19 Jul

Bhagwant Mann Government to Transfer Samman Rashi to Over 50 Lakh Newly Registered Women on August 1, Announces Arvind Kejriwal

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabArvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann, Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojna, Punjab government, Samman Rashi

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor, Arvind Kejriwal, has announced that the Punjab government will transfer the financial honorarium under the Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojna directly into the bank accounts of more than 50 lakh newly registered women on August 1. Speaking at a large public gathering in Mukerian, Kejriwal assured beneficiaries that anyone who registered late would receive the cumulative payments for the months of July, August, and September. Under this ongoing welfare initiative, general category women receive 1,000 rupees per month, while beneficiaries from Dalit communities receive an enhanced amount of 1,500 rupees per month.…

18 Jul

More Than Half of Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana Beneficiaries Fall Within Peak Financial Responsibility Age Bracket

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBhagwant Mann, direct benefit transfer, Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana, Punjab welfare schemes, Women Empowerment

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Bhagwant Man Government's Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana is providing timely financial support to eligible women across the state at a time when rising household expenses, college admission costs and inflation are putting increasing pressure on family budgets. Nearly 33 lakh women beneficiaries, who completed their registration by 25 June 2026, have received the assistance directly in their bank accounts, while the remaining eligible beneficiaries will receive it on 1 August. Almost 70 lakh women have enrolled under the scheme so far. The scheme's beneficiary profile shows that it is reaching women at a stage…

18 Jul

AAP Leadership Highlights Welfare Schemes and Spiritual Initiatives at Pathankot Event

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann, Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojna, Pathankot bhajan sandhya, Tirath Yatra Scheme

Pathankot (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister on Friday joined thousands of Sanatanis at the Ek Shaam Bhagwan Shiv Ke Naam bhajan sandhya in Pathankot as the Bhagwant Mann Government continued its state-wide devotional outreach across Punjab. Highlighting the government's commitment to preserving and promoting every faith, the AAP Chief said Punjab is witnessing unprecedented efforts to celebrate Sanatan traditions alongside the rich spiritual heritage of all religions. Addressing the gathering, the AAP Chief highlighted the grand observance of the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the ongoing celebrations of…

05 Jul

AAP Accuses Opposition of Formulating ‘Team A, B, C’ to Maliciously Target Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Baltej Pannu, Bhagwant Mann, Punjab politics

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu on Sunday said the Congress has become directionless and remains consumed by internal power struggles instead of addressing the concerns of Punjab and its people. He said the ongoing infighting within the Congress has exposed the party’s complete political bankruptcy and accused the Congress, BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal of joining hands to target CM Bhagwant Singh Mann because they have no answer to the unprecedented work done by the AAP government. Addressing a press conference, AAP Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said the Congress’ internal feud…