Bhagwant Mann Archives - Page 5 of 27

02 Apr

AAP kicks off wheat procurement in Punjab; highlights 88% canal water reach

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) assured farmers of top facilities and every possible support as the procurement of wheat crop begins in the mandis across Punjab. Party leaders highlighted the revolutionary reforms carried out in the agriculture sector over the past four years under the leadership of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, along with preparations for the current procurement season. Addressing a press conference on Thursday, Chairman of the Kisan Wing Mahinder Singh Sidhu stated, “What the Bhagwant Mann government has done for farmers is historic. The government is providing 600 units of free electricity without any discrimination…

31 Mar

Punjab Police response time to match global standards with new emergency fleet

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Sangrur (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday announced that Punjab will now deliver police assistance within just six minutes, on par with developed regions such as the US and Europe, as he flagged off 508 Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVs) in Sangrur to significantly strengthen on-ground policing across the state. The vehicles, equipped with advanced technology and deployed across all 28 police districts under Dial-112, are set to ensure immediate response to distress calls, marking a major leap in rapid, technology-driven law enforcement. Backed by ₹327.70 crore investment in police vehicles over four years, the Chief Minister…

30 Mar

Punjab Tops National School Education Rankings, Govt Unveils Real-Time Attendance System

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab has secured the top rank in school education across the country, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced on Monday, highlighting significant reforms and increased investment in the sector.Addressing a press conference, Mann said Punjab has surpassed Kerala to achieve the number one position. He credited the achievement to sustained budgetary support and policy reforms undertaken by the state government. The Chief Minister noted that 740 students from government schools have cleared the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains, reflecting improved academic outcomes.He also pointed to initiatives aimed at strengthening accessibility, including the introduction of yellow bus services for…

29 Mar

Punjab Cabinet Clears Rs 9,300 Crore Women’s Scheme, Expands Welfare and Infrastructure Push

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Cabinet led by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday took several key decisions, including paving the way for the launch of the Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna across Punjab, ensuring a monthly financial assistance of ₹1000 to all other women and ₹1500 to women from Scheduled Castes, benefiting more than 97% of women in Punjab. The decision was taken in a meeting of the Council of Ministers chaired by the Chief Minister.Disclosing this, the Chief Minister’s Office said, “Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna (State Scheme) will be launched in the State.…

29 Mar

‘Sehat Kranti’ in Punjab: Arvind Kejriwal and CM Bhagwant Singh Mann dedicate 109 Aam Aadmi Clinics to people

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FATEHGARH SAHIB (Gurpreet Singh): With a major push on its flagship healthcare model in Punjab, the CM Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)’s Punjab Government on Saturday dedicated 109 new Aam Aadmi Clinics to the people, taking the total number of such clinics in the state to 990 within four years, with 400 more set to be opened in the coming days. Positioning it as a large-scale expansion of free public healthcare, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal shared that the clinics are providing 107 medicines and 47 diagnostic tests free of cost, adding that the network has already recorded…

23 Mar

Second Chances: Rehabilitation and Jobs Drive Ground-Level Impact of Punjab’s Anti-Drug Campaign

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet): Punjab is witnessing a steady shift in its fight against drugs, as the Bhagwant Mann Government’s 'Yudh Nashean Virudh' (anti-drug campaign) expands its focus from enforcement to rehabilitation and reintegration. Alongside action against trafficking networks, structured support for treatment and employment is helping affected individuals return to stable, productive lives. Jugraj Singh (name changed) represents this transition. Introduced to drugs during his college years through peer influence, what began as experimentation soon turned into dependence. Today, he is focused on completing his studies and rebuilding his future. “I feel I have become a better person,” he said. With…

23 Mar

Punjab’s Universal Healthcare Model Outpaces Ayushman Bharat with Rs 10 Lakh Coverage for All

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): At a time when rising medical costs continue to push Indian families into financial distress, a stark contrast is emerging in how healthcare is being funded and delivered. While the Centre’s Ayushman Bharat allocates ₹9,500 crore for a population of 140 crore, Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna commits ₹2,000 crore for just 3 crore residents, translating into nearly ten times higher investment per person. The difference is not just financial, but structural. Where the national scheme limits both eligibility and coverage at ₹5 lakh, Punjab’s model extends ₹10 lakh cashless healthcare to every resident without conditions. Under…

22 Mar

CM Bhagwant Mann Launches Rs 2,500 Crore Infrastructure Blitz in Fazilka; Targets 100+ Seats in 2027

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Fazilka (Gurpreet Singh): Rolling out an expansive network of world-class roads across Punjab, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Government has accelerated its infrastructure push with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann laying the foundation stone for 300 km of new roads and initiating repair work for 350 km in Jalalabad, Fazilka. The Chief Minister asserted that the era of corruption-driven, poor-quality construction is now firmly behind the state. Positioning this as part of a massive 43,000 km road network being built across Punjab, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann underlined that strict accountability will ensure durability, announced plans to eliminate electricity poles…

22 Mar

Businesspersons’ trusting Bhagwant Mann Govt as Rs 111.16 crore recovered under OTS scheme from key districts

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CHANDIGARH, 22nd March 2026: Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Sunday said the One-Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme for VAT arrears has witnessed an overwhelming response, with 7,845 applications covering dues of around ₹298.39 crore and ₹111.16 crore already recovered. Positioning it as a decisive push to clean up legacy tax burdens while boosting revenue, he warned that the relief window closes on March 31, after which the government will shift to strict recovery mode, with nearly 8,000 properties already identified for action. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated, “The scheme has already resulted in a total realisation of…

21 Mar

CM Bhagwant Mann Announces Rs 563 Crore Medical College for Malerkotla During Eid Celebrations

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Malerkotla (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday celebrated Eid with people in Malerkotla, joined prayers at the Eidgah and rolled out a major healthcare and welfare push, announcing a ₹563 crore medical college along with a network of hospitals aimed at expanding access to quality treatment in the region. During the celebrations, he also urged families to enrol under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna to avail cashless treatment up to ₹10 lakh, positioning the pro-people scheme as part of the government’s broader effort to strengthen public healthcare and deliver on-ground guarantees. Congratulating the people, CM Bhagwant…