Speaker Sandhwan administers Oath to 1653 newly elected Panchs of District Faridkot
* Encourages them to ensure development of villages in a transparent manner
Chandigarh, November 19:Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan has encouraged newly elected Panchayat Members to ensure overall development of villages in a transparent manner so that people can support the new panchayats and contribute towards development excepting factionalism and discrimination.
On this occasion S. Sandhwan administered oath to 1653 Panchayats Members of 241 Gram Panchayats of the district, including 788 panchayat members from Faridkot block, 375 from Kotkapura block and 490 members from Jaiton block.
Administering oath to the newly elected members at Nehru Stadium here today, S. Sandhwan said that the new Panchayat Members can change the condition of the villages. He encouraged the new panchayat members should ensure holistic development of the villages by consulting villagers and optimal utilisation of funds.
Advising to end the factionalism in villages, S. Sandhwan said that now the time has come to rise above animosity and join hands to work for the villages according to the needs of the common people. He said that people's money should be used judiciously for the welfare of the people and ensure holistic development of the villages.
Calling on the newly elected Panchayat members to convert villages into 'Adarsh Villages’, S. Sandhwan asked the Members to perform your duty with full dedication and transparency and play an important role in overall development of the villages so that the next generations can give examples of their commitment.
S. Sandhwan termed panchayats as the pivot of progress and said that only if the villages will become prosperous then the state can be able to progress.
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TRIALS OF PUNJAB TEAMS FOR ALL INDIA SERVICES FOOTBALL AND LAWN TENNIS TOURNAMENTS ON 25th NOVEMBER
Chandigarh, November 19- Central Civil Services Cultural and Board are organizing the All India Services Football (Men) tournament from 9th to 16th December 2024 at Goa and Lawn Tennis (Men & Women) tournament from 15th to 21st December 2024 at Jaipur.
Trials for the selection of Football (Men) will be held at Multipurpose Sports Stadium, Sector 78, SAS Nagar (Mohali) on 25th November at 10.00 am and Lawn Tennis (Men & Women) at Government Multipurpose Senior Secondary School Patiala on 25th November at 10.00 am.
The spokesman of the sports department further informed that in these trials security services personnel/para-security organizations/central police organizations/police/RPF/CISF/BSF/ITBP and NSG etc., autonomous parties/undertakings/public sector Banks including central ministry run banks, excluding casual/daily workers, temporary office workers, newly recruited employees who have been in regular services for less than 6 months, Government employees (regular), government officials (regular) of different departments can participate only after receiving NoC from their departments. The cost of travel, accommodation and food in this tournament will be paid by the player personally.
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Panchs Take Oath in Mohali: Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO Calls for End to Factionalism
MP Malvinder Kang Urges Panchayats to Harness Youth Potential
1,924 newly elected Panchs of Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district took Oath of Office
SAS Nagar/Chandigarh, November19-Punjab Public Works and Power Minister S. Harbhajan Singh ETO administered the oath of office to the newly elected Panchs of the district in Mohali today. In his address, he appealed to all the Panchayats to set aside any factionalism that might have arisen during the Panchayat elections, and to work together for the development and welfare of their villages.
Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh emphasized that the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab government has demonstrated a positive change for paving the way for contesting Panchayat elections without party symbols this time. This approach aims to eliminate factionalism and focus attention and energy on addressing fundamental issues, he added.
The Minister highlighted that being elected by the people to any position, whether as a Panch, Sarpanch, Councilor, or MLA, is the greatest blessing from God. “The people have entrusted them with the power of the pen and seal, which comes with a significant responsibility to use wisely”, said the Cabinet Minister while reminding the newly elected Panchs that the pen is mightier than the sword and should be used for the development of the village and the welfare of its people
Minister Harbhajan Singh also noted that the inclusion of Panchayat Raj in the 11th Schedule of the Constitution in 1994 brought democracy to the village level through the smallest unit of democracy, the Panchayat. He said that the Gram Panchayats have been given the right to work on 29 subjects, making it their duty to rise above all kinds of factionalism and animosity and work for the welfare of the village and its residents.
During the ceremony, Minister Harbhajan Singh called Panch Bandna of Bhankharpur and Panch Manpreet Kaur of Dhadak Kalan to the stage to motivate the women power while administering the oath to the Panches as 50 percent women elected during these Panchayat elections.
Meanwhile, Malvinder Singh Kang, Lok Sabha member from Sri Anandpur Sahib, highlighted the significance of Parliament as the largest unit and Gram Panchayat as the smallest unit of the country's democracy. He emphasized that while Parliament makes decisions for the welfare of the entire country, the Panchayat makes decisions for the welfare of its village. He described the newly elected Panchs and Sarpanchs as the glorious soldiers of democracy, responsible for village development works, managing youth power, preparing sports grounds, maintaining schools, and undertaking charitable works like health centers. He urged them to embrace every resident of the village and especially help in raising the standard of living of the poor and needy.
Earlier, MLA Kulwant Singh in his welcome speech congratulated all for the peaceful Panchayat elections and encouraged them to rise above party politics and factionalism and demonstrate their commitment through their work. MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa echoed this sentiment, stating that just as the Punjab Vidhan Sabha takes everyone along, the Gram Panchayat should also include the defeated Panchayat election candidates in every development and welfare work.
The oath-taking ceremony was attended by MP Malvinder Singh Kang, MLA Kulwant Singh, MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa, Milkfed Chairman Narinder Singh Shergill, District Planning Committee Chairperson Er. Prabhjot Kaur, Punjab Youth Development Board Chairman Parminder Singh Goldy, and Aam Aadmi Party spokesperson Harsukhinder Singh Babbi Badal. On behalf of the district administration, Deputy Commissioner Mrs. Ashika Jain, ADC Viraj S. Tidke and other senior officials welcomed the chief guest and other guests with bouquets of flowers.
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PUNJAB WITNESSES 1.4 QUINTALS INCREASE PER HECTARE IN PADDY YIELD
* 27 Lakh hectares sown under wheat so far; Target 35 lakh
Chandigarh, November 19: Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian on Tuesday said that as per the results of Crop Cutting Experiments (CCE's) conducted by the Agriculture department an increase of 1.4 quintals has been observed in the average paddy yield per hectare in the state this season. For Kharif 2024, a total of 2174 CCEs to be conducted, the results of 1863 CCEs have reported yield stands at 6878 KG per hectare, up from 6740 KG per hectare during Kharif 2023. This figure includes both non-Basmati and Basmati varieties of paddy. Currently, 97% of the paddy harvesting has been completed in the state to date.
Sharing information about the ongoing wheat sowing in the state, he mentioned that an area of 27 lakh hectares has been sown under wheat, with a target set at 35 lakh hectares. This indicates that the sowing process is progressing well, with approximately 77% of the target area already covered. The remaining area is expected to be sown before the end of this month, ensuring that the agricultural schedule stays on track for the season.
Giving updates on the current status of fertilisers, S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian stated that the state currently has total availability of 4.20 LMT of Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) and 0.55 LMT of other phosphatic fertilisers, which serve as alternatives to DAP for the Rabi 2024-25 season. This is against a total requirement of 4.82 LMT of DAP. This means that around 99% of the required DAP and other phosphatic fertilisers are available in the state, ensuring that our farmers have the necessary resources for optimal crop production. Punjab has requested an additional 10,000 MT of DAP in the coming 3-4 days, and approximately 44,000 MT of DAP is currently in transit.
Reiterating the commitment of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann towards the welfare of farmers, he emphasized that the Agriculture department is fully dedicated to supporting farmers through various programs and initiatives aimed at ensuring a prosperous agricultural sector. The department has been making all-out efforts to guide farmers in the sowing of Rabi crops in the state, demonstrating a strong focus on enhancing agricultural productivity and addressing the needs of the farming community.
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Newly elected panches Urged to Collaborate for Holistic Village Development and Public Welfare - Dr. Ravjot Singh
3127 Panches take oath of office in Kapurthala
Kapurthala/Chandigarh, November 19:Local Government and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh urged the newly elected Panchas (Members of the Panchayat) to work diligently for the comprehensive development of villages and the welfare of the public, aiming to provide village facilities comparable to those in cities.
While addressing the newly elected 3127 Panchas at the Additional Yard J.J. Farm in Kapurthala district today, Dr. Singh stated, “The decision by the Punjab government, led by Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, to conduct the Panchayat elections without party symbols has established a foundation for unity in our villages.” He noted that as a result of this decision, over 3000 village Panchayats were elected unanimously and will soon receive a grant of Rs. 5 lakh.
He emphasized, “The Panchayat is the fundamental unit of our rich democracy, through which village development can be ensured and minor disputes can be resolved through mutual consent.”
Dr. Singh encouraged the Panchayats to utilize the governmental grants with complete integrity to foster development in every aspect of village life. He particularly urged the women Panchas to focus on promoting higher education for girls.
Earlier, the Cabinet Minister administered the oath to the newly elected Panches, emphasizing their duty to uphold the sovereignty and integrity of the country while fulfilling their responsibilities with honesty and loyalty to the Constitution of India.
The event also featured remarks from Rajya Sabha member Sant Baba Balbir Singh Seechewal, AAP leaders Joginder Singh Mann, Sajjan Singh Cheema, and Chairperson of the District Planning Board Lalit Saklani also addressed the Panchas as well.
On this occasion, Deputy Commissioner Amit Kumar Panchal, SSP Vatsala Gupta, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Development) Varinderpal Singh Bajwa, Additional Deputy Commissioner (G) Navneet Kaur Bal, Municipal Commissioner Anupam Kaler, Chairman of Improvment Trust Gurpal Singh Indian, Joint Secretary AAP Parvinder Singh Dhot, Member of Punjab State Council for Science and Technology Kanwar Iqbal Singh, Chairman of Phagwara improvement Trust Kashmir Singh, Chairman of Sultanpur Lodhi improvement Trust Pradeep Thind, Chairman of Market Committee Jagjit Singh, Chairman of Sultanpur Lodhi Market Committee Mohammad Rafi were present.
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No shortage of grants to be allowed for development of villages in district Tarn Taran: Laljit Singh Bhullar.
Will ensure overall development of villages without any discrimination, assures Cabinet Minister'
Laljit Singh Bhullar administers oath to 3,882 newly-elected Panches during district-level ceremony
Chandigarh/Tarn Taran, November 19:"No shortage of grants will be allowed for the development of villages in district Tarn Taran and holistic development will be ensured without any discrimination", uttered Punjab Cabinet Minister S. Laljit Singh Bhullar while addressing the district-level ceremony held at Police Line Ground, Tarn Taran, where he administered the oath to 3,882 newly elected Panches from 568 Panchayats of the district.
In his address, S. Laljit Singh Bhullar said that Panchayats are the foundation of our democracy and their efficiency is crucial for the holistic development of any state.
While congratulating the newly-elected Panches from various Panchayats of the district, S. Laljit Singh Bhullar urged them to work diligently and without any discrimination for their villages' development and strengthen community bonds.
S. Bhullar said that Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led government would ensure no shortage of funds for development works in Panchayats. Congratulating the newly-elected Panches and Sarpanches, he stressed that they should play a pivotal role in village development and since people have placed their trust in them, it's their utmost responsibility to maintain that trust.
He categorically congratulated women Panches and Sarpanches, encouraging them to actively participate in Panchayats activities.
Earlier, S. Sarvan Singh Dhun, MLA Khemkaran welcomed the chief guest and other dignitaries and extended best wishes to the Panches and Sarpanches. He said that Panchayats should play a vital role in realizing Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann's vision for Punjab's rural development.
On this occasion, Dr. Kashmir Singh Sohal, MLA Tarn Taran congratulated the newly elected Panches and Sarpanches, saying that they must fulfill the oath taken during today's swearing-in ceremony by dedicating themselves to serving the village residents and accelerating rural development initiatives.
Speaking at the event, S. Manjinder Singh Lalpura, MLA Khadoor Sahib said, from today Panchayats would officially commence their administrative duties, assuring that there would be no shortage of government grants. He urged the Panchayats to utilize these grants diligently to ensure holistic development of the villages.
On the occasion of World Toilet Day, Cabinet Minister S. Laljit Singh Bhullar also handed over the approval letters for financial assistance to be provided to eligible beneficiaries of the district for construction of individual toilets.
Prominent amongst others who were present in on this occasion included Mr. Rahul, Deputy Commissioner Tarn Taran, Mr. Rajinder Singh Usma Chairman Nagar Improvement Trust Tarn Taran, S. Dilbagh Singh Chairman Market Committee Harike, Mr. Rajdeep Singh Brar ADC (G), Mr. Sanjeev Sharma ADC (D), Mr. Arvinderpal Singh SDM Tarn Taran, Mrs. Parvinder Kaur SP Headquarters, Mr. Harjinder Singh Sandhu, DDPO.
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FM Cheema Administers Oath of Office to 2,490 Newly Elected Panchs from 318 Villages of Bathinda
Calls for Making Villages Drug-Free
Praises District Administration for Conducting Panchayat Elections in Fair and Transparent Manner
Bathinda/Chandigarh, November 19-Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday emphasized the crucial role of village Panchayats as the foundation of democracy while administered the oath of office to 2,490 newly elected Panchs from 318 villages of the district Bathinda during the district-level oath-taking ceremony held at Shaheed Bhagat Singh Multipurpose Sports Stadium.
On this occasion, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema congratulated the district administration for conducting elections in a fair and transparent manner. Describing Panchayats as the foundation of democracy, Finance Minister Cheema emphasized that decisions related to the development of villages should be taken in Gram Sabhas. He urged the Panchs to ensure proper utilization of the grants provided by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government so that the villages can be developed and taken towards further progress. He highlighted that if the Panchs and Sarpanchs perform their duties well, they can change the destiny of their villages. He also announced that after reviewing the works of the Panchayats, a special grant of Rs 5 lakh will be given to them, and the state government will provide full support to the village Panchayats for every noble work.
The Finance Minister called for uprooting the scourge of drugs from the state and stated that with the active role of the village Panchs and Sarpanchs, Punjab will soon be made a drug-free state. He assured that the Punjab Government and the Punjab Police are committed and active in this work, making all possible and appropriate efforts for this purpose. He strongly appealed to the Panchs to give their full support in this noble effort.
For the welfare of the villages, the Finance Minister urged the Panchs and Sarpanchs to perform their duties with complete honesty and transparency. He also emphasized that the Panchayat can play an important role in the all-round development of the village only if every decision is taken in consultation with the villagers. On this occasion, the Finance Minister appealed to the members of the Panchayats to plant more and more trees to maintain environmental cleanliness, and encouraged them to ensure availability of safe water and clean air for future generations. On this occasion, the Finance Minister also released posters dedicated to the World Toilet Day and distributed certificates to the beneficiaries.
Earlier, MLA Bathinda (Urban) Jagroop Singh Gill, MLA Rampura Balkar Singh Sidhu, MLA Bhucho Mandi Master Jagsir Singh, and MLA Maur Sukhbir Singh Maisarkhana shared their valuable views and provided detailed information about the revolutionary achievements being made for the progress and development of Punjab by the state government under the able leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. They also motivated the gathered Panchs and Sarpanchs to make valuable contributions to the state's progress. Panchayat Officer Gurjivan Singh provided detailed insights into the work of Panchayats. Sukhraj Singh Dhadianwale Kavishri Jatha delighted all the attendees with their Bir Ras Vars and Kavishri.
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Panchayats should work hard to make villages clean, green & pollution-free - Harjot Bains
3410 Panches of Rupnagar district administered oath at Police Line
Development of villages will be ensured in phases
Rupnagar/Chandigarh, November 19:Panchayats should work hard to make villages clean, green and pollution-free so that a Rangla Punjab can be established by modernising the villages.
These words were expressed by Public Relations, School Education, Higher and Technical Education Minister Mr. Harjot Singh Bains while administrating oath to 3410 Panches of Rupnagar at Police Line Ground.
While speaking on the occasion, Cabinet Minister Mr. Harjot Singh Bains said that Panchayats are known as the ‘pillars of democracy’ because they have immense power and their decisions are following by the entire village. He said that people of the state have given powers to Sarpanches and Panches, it is the primary duty of Panchayats to protect their interests and respect their wishes.
Mr. Harjot Singh Bains said that Sarpanches and Panches play a vital role in implementing the policies made by the state government at the grassroots level. It is imperative to further boost the pace of development and prosperity in villages, the Punjab Government is committed to the over all development and progress of villages and no stone will be left unturned for this noble cause.
On this occasion, Mr. Harjot Singh Bains also congratulated the 131 unanimously elected Panchayats.
Mr. Harjot Singh Bains said that newly elected Panchayats should work day and night to ensure the development of villages as the Punjab Government and the District Administration will fully support you.
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- Mohinder Bhagat administers oath to 5443 newly elected panchayat members in Jalandhar
- Urges panchayats to work hard for carving out Rangla Punjab once again
- Says, No shortage of funds for holistic development of villages, emphasizes gram sabha meetings for public participation
Jalandhar/ Chandigarh, November 19: Punjab Horticulture, FreedomFighters and Defence Welfare Minister Mohinder Bhagat today administered the oath of office to the newly elected panches during a district-level function at sports stadium here in village Jandiala. During the event, 5443 panches out of the newly elected 890-gram panchayats in the district were administered the oath of office by the Cabinet Minister.
Accompanied by Punjab Safai Karamchari Commission Chairman Chandan Grewal, Chairman Punjab State Minorities Commission Abdul Bari Salmani, Chairman Punjab Agri Export Corporation Limited Mangal Singh Bassi, Chairman District Planning Committee Amritpal Singh, and Senior AAP leader Stephen Kaler, the Minister said that the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has set new benchmark in conducting panchayat elections in a fair and transparent manner as these panchayat elections were held without political party symbols to keep the villages away from the shadow of political factionalism. This move will further strengthen mutual brotherhood among masses.
He appealed to newly elected panches to ensure maximum participation of people in the panchayat decision by holding gram panchayats in their respective villages to ensure transparency in development works.
He said panchs can transform the destiny of the common man and their villages through sincerity in their duty.
He further mentioned that 195 panchayats in the district have been elected unanimously, which has further strengthen ethos of democracy at grass route level. He extended his heartiest congratulations to these panchayat members as well. Mr. Bhagat also mentioned that Chief Minister and several ministers in the state had also begin their political career from Panchayat Elections and today they have achieved new heights. He urged the newly elected panchayat members to ensure proper utilization of funds for the development of villages, especially holding gram sabha meetings for the utmost transparency in panchayat decisions. He stated that Punjab Government was standing by them and there was no shortage of funds. He urged panchayat members to play a proactive role in keeping youngsters from drug abuse so as to make Punjab Rangla once again. The Minister highlighted path-breaking initiatives of AAP Government in the state which has further transformed governance reforms.
Earlier, MLA Inderjit Kaur Mann congratulated the newly elected panchayat members on their oath taking ceremony. She stated that she will personally have interaction with panchayats of her assembly constituency to assist them in their operations. Senior AAP Leader, Halqa Incharge Jalandhar Cantt Rajwinder Kaur Thiara, Pawan kumar Tinu, Halqa Incharge Adampur Jeet Lal Bhatti, Halqa Incharge Shahkot Parminder Singh Pandori, Halqa Incharge Phillaur Principal Prem kumar also addressed the gathering.
Meanwhile, District Administration Jalandhar led by Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal, Additional Deputy Commissioners Major Amit Mahajan, Budhiraj Singh, SDMs Amanpal Singh, and Lal Vishwas Bains welcomed the Chief Guest by presenting him a momento.
Education Minister said that Punjab Government will provide all possible assistance and there will be no shortage of grants.
Cabinet Minister called for uprooting the scourge of drugs and asked the Panchayats to play an active role in this. Along with this, he also asked to motivate the people of the villages to take maximum benefit of schemes like Self Help Groups.
On this occasion, MLA Rupnagar, Advocate Dinesh Kumar Chadha told all the panchayats to forget the factionalism during the panchayat elections and work together for the development and welfare of the village by taking the villagers along.
He further said that there are many schemes of the state government from which panchayats can take advantage.
He said that apart from this, to make the villages clean, green and beautiful, we should plant maximum trees so that villages can make the state beautiful.
Deputy Commissioner Rupnagar Himanshu Jain, Senior Superintendent of Police Rupnagar Gulneet Singh Khurana, Additional Deputy Commissioner (D) Chandrajyoti Singh, Additional Deputy Commissioner (G) Pooja Seyal Grewal, Superintendent of Police Rajpal Singh Hundal, SDM Rupnagar Sachin Pathak, SDM Sri Chamkaur Sahib Amrik Singh Sidhu, SDM Sri Anandpur Sahib Jaspreet Singh, District Development and Panchayat Officer Dhanwant Singh Randhawa, District Public Relations Officer Karan Mehta, Block Development and Panchayat Officer Rupnagar Ravinder Singh, Block Development and Panchayat Officer Sri Anandpur Sahib Ishan Chaudhary, Block Development and Panchayat Officer Sri Chamkaur Sahib Ajaib Singh, Block Development and Panchayat Officer Morinda Rajwinder Singh and other senior officials were also present.
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Deputy Speaker Rouri invites the newly elected Panches to dedicate themselves to the holistic development of their villages
Deputy Speaker Jai Krishan Rouri administers oath to 2822 newly-elected Panches during district-level ceremony
SBS Nagar/Chandigarh, November 19:Punjab Vidhan Sabha Deputy Speaker, Jai Krishan Singh Rouri, administered the oath to 2822 newly elected Panches from 466 Panchayats of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district during a grand district-level oath-taking ceremony held in district on Tuesday.
During this grand event organized by the district administration, Mr. Rouri congratulated the newly elected Panches and urged them to contribute to the prosperity, holistic development, and unity of their villages. He said that Panchayat members can develop their villages to new heights of progress through their active participation. He also assured that the state government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, would provide full support to the Panchayats in undertaking all constructive initiatives.
He expressed great joy over the large number of Panchayats that were unanimously elected in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district. He further noted that where elections were held, they were conducted in a peaceful, fair, and transparent manner. For this commendable achievement, he congratulated the entire district administration and the residents of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar. He urged the Panches to ensure that they fulfill the expectations of the people who have elected them. Highlighting the significance of Panchayats, he remarked that they are regarded as the "pillars of democracy," as their decisions are respected by the entire village community.
He stated that Panchayats act as a catalyst in bringing the benefits of pro-people and development schemes of the state government to the village level. He invited all Panches, under the leadership of their Sarpanches, to dedicate themselves to development work from today. He emphasized that Panchayat members should work diligently to make their villages drug-free and keep the youth away from drugs. Additionally, he urged the Panches to work hard to ensure that their villages are clean, green, and pollution-free. Meanwhile, the district administration honored the chief guest by presenting mementos.
On this occasion, MLA Balachore Santosh Kataria, MLA Banga Dr. Sukhwinder Kumar Sukhi, Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Dhiman, SSP Dr. Mehtab Singh, Deputy Chairman of the Punjab Technical Education Board Lalit Mohan Pathak 'Ballu', Deputy Chairman of the Punjab Water Resources Management and Development Corporation Kuljit Singh Sarhal, Chairman of the Improvement Trust Satnam Singh Jalwaha, Chairman of the Market Committee Gagan Agnihotri, Harjot Kaur Lohtia, Balbir Karnana, Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Rajiv Kumar Verma, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Development) Avneet Kaur, SDM Balachore Preet Inder Singh Bains, DDPO. Nidhi Sinha, BDPO Nawanshahr Rajwinder Kaur, and other officers and dignitaries were present.
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AMAN ARORA URGES PANCHAYATS TO RESOLVE VILLAGE LEVEL CONFLICTS AMICABLY
* Employment Generation Minister administers oath of office to 2,486 newly elected Panchs in Moga district
Chandigarh/Moga, November 19:The Punjab Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training Minister Mr. Aman Arora urged the Panchayats to resolve disputes at the village level amicably. He also invited the Panchayats to join the “Nasha-Mukt Punjab Mission” by making their villages drug-free.
He was addressing the district-level oath-taking ceremony at Fakkar Baba Daamu Shah Sports Stadium in Luhara village, where he administered the oath of office to 2,486 newly elected panchayat members (Panchs) from 340 gram panchayats in Moga district.
Mr. Aman Arora congratulated the newly elected panchayat members and urged them to rise above parochial considerations and political factionalism for the overall development of the villages. He also emphasised that the Panchayats should focus on improving the quality of life in rural areas by encouraging citizens to actively participate in the decision-making process, which will help address local issues more effectively.
Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government has initiated a new era of development in health, education, employment, and public welfare sectors. He encouraged the panchayats to take the initiative to transform their villages, thereby making Punjab and Punjabi culture proud. He also highlighted the importance of utilising MGNREGA funds for community projects and generating employment opportunities.
Mr. Aman Arora said that the Panchayat system can play a vital role in strengthening grassroots democracy by empowering local self-governance. It allows communities to make decisions that directly affect their lives, giving villagers, including women and marginalised groups, the opportunity to voice their concerns. Additionally, Panchayats serve as a forum for amicably resolving local disputes and conflicts, which helps reduce the burden on formal judicial systems and promotes social harmony. This local governance structure is essential for fostering community engagement and ensuring that development initiatives are aligned with the needs of the people.
MLAs Davinderjit Singh Laddi, Manjit Singh Bilaspur and Amritpal Singh Sukhanand also addressed the gathering. Deputy Commissioner Vishesh Sarangal, SSP Ajay Gandhi, and other officials were also present during the event.