Dr. Baljit Kaur Archives - National Times

23 Jul

20 Child Beggars Rescued in a Day Across Punjab, Total Rises to 169 Under Project JIWANJYOT 2.0

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Chandigarh, July 23, 2025– In a major push under Project JIWANJYOT 2.0, the Punjab Government rescued 20 vulnerable child beggars in a single day across 15 districts, marking a significant step in its campaign against child exploitation. The rescue operation, led by the Department of Social Security, Women and Child Development, was carried out under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.Social Security Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur confirmed that with the latest operation, the total number of children rescued within just seven days has climbed to 169. The state’s District Child Protection Units (DCPUs) conducted these special drives at…

Punjab Disburses Rs 301 Crore Under Ashirwad Scheme to SC, BC Families in FY 2024–25

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Chandigarh, April 12, 2025 — The Punjab Government has disbursed Rs 301.20 crore as financial assistance under the Ashirwad Scheme during the 2024–25 financial year, benefiting families from Scheduled Castes (SC) and Backward Classes (BC), Minister for Social Justice, Empowerment, and Minorities Dr. Baljit Kaur announced.Of the total amount, Rs 198.51 crore reached 38,922 Scheduled Caste beneficiaries, while Rs 102.69 crore was provided to 20,136 families from Backward Classes.The Ashirwad Scheme offers Rs 51,000 in marriage assistance for girls from eligible families, with support available for up to two daughters. The funds are transferred directly to the beneficiary’s bank account…

Punjab Launches ‘Aarambh’ Initiative to Empower Parents in Early Childhood Education

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Chandigarh, March 30, 2025: The Punjab Government has announced the launch of ‘Aarambh,’ a groundbreaking program designed to actively involve parents in their children's early learning through engaging, play-based activities. Social Security, Women, and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur unveiled the initiative, stressing its focus on building a robust educational foundation for young children by nurturing their cognitive, emotional, and social development. The ‘Aarambh’ program will initially be implemented in eight districts: Ludhiana, SAS Nagar, Patiala, Sangrur, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Tarn Taran, Ropar, and Amritsar. The program is set to launch imminently, serving as a pilot for subsequent expansion…