Punjab Welfare Archives - National Times

28 Aug

Public Funds Being Spent on Welfare, Opponents Troubled by Progress: Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Badmajra, Bhagwant Mann, Lok Milni, Mohali, public funds, Punjab Welfare

MOHALI (SAS NAGAR) (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday hit out at the opposition parties for opposing the welfare and development initiatives of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Government, saying that the very schemes delivering free electricity, quality education, healthcare and development to the people are now causing pain to those who were in power for decades. During a Lok Milni programme at Badmajra village in Mohali, he said that while governments changed repeatedly over the last 70 years, the fate of Punjab’s people remained unchanged, but his government was ensuring that public money was now…

24 Jul

Over 72 Lakh Women Register Under Maavan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna, Says AAP

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP government, Baltej Pannu, Maavan Dheeyan Satkar, Mukh Mantri Sehat, Punjab Welfare

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu stated that over 72.56 lakh women aged 18 and above have registered for the state's flagship Maavan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna, showcasing significant public participation in the welfare initiative. Addressing a press conference in Chandigarh, Pannu announced that women whose registrations were finalized in later phases will receive a consolidated three-month instalment credited directly into their bank accounts on August 1. Ludhiana recorded the highest number of enrollments with over 7.86 lakh applicants, followed by Patiala and Amritsar. Highlighting the state's public health delivery, Pannu shared updated figures for the…

20 Jun

Punjab Government Releases Over Rs 305 Crore Under Widowed And Destitute Women Pension Scheme

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDr Baljit Kaur, Punjab financial aid, Punjab Welfare, social security, Women pension scheme

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The loss of a family's primary breadwinner often places women under severe financial strain. In such challenging circumstances, the Punjab Government’s Pension Scheme for Widowed and Destitute Women has emerged as a vital source of economic security and dignity for lakhs of women across the state. Under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is committed to ensuring that no deserving woman is deprived of her dignity or basic necessities due to financial hardship, said Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur. Sharing details of the scheme, Social Security,…

14 Apr

Punjab rolls out ‘Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna’ with monthly aid of Rs 1000–Rs 1500

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmbedkar Jayanti, Bhagwant Mann, Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna, Punjab Welfare, Women Empowerment

Adampur (Gurpreet Singh): Marking the birth anniversary of Babasaheb Ambedkar with a decisive welfare push, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday rolled out a near-universal women-centric scheme in Punjab, promising assured monthly financial support of ₹1000 to ₹1500 to women across the state. Calling it a true tribute to Babasaheb Ambedkar’s vision of social justice and equality, the Chief Minister launched the registration process, making all women above 18 years eligible with a simple three-document requirement, while ensuring doorstep facilitation through a massive network of camps and support staff. The rollout begins in nine constituencies and will expand across the…