WILL SERVE PUNJAB AND PUNJABIS WITH SWEAT AND TOIL: VOWS CM

DEDICATES SCHOOL OF EMINENCE AT VILLAGE CHAAJLI

ENVISIONS THAT THESE SCHOOLS WILL TRANSFORM DESTINY OF STUDENTS

Chaajli (Sangrur), April 15:Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday said that the intent and will of the state government was clear to serve the people with sweat and toil for ensuring holistic development of Punjab and progress of Punjabis.

Addressing the gathering after dedicating newly constructed School of Eminence here today, the Chief Minister said that Punjab is witnessing a new era of unprecedented development as the state government has made strenuous efforts to give major push to growth and progress of Punjab. He said that all the sectors whether education, health, power, employment and others have observed unparalleled development during the last three years. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it is because the intent and will of the state government is clear to serve the people of Punjab with dedication, commitment and integrity.

The Chief Minister said that the earlier governments had never paid any heed towards such initiatives to serve the people in a better manner. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that previously the reign of the state was in the wrong hands earlier due to which the state had suffered adversely. However, he said that ever since assuming the charge of office his government has been according top priority to such welfare works of immense public importance.

The Chief Minister said that the previous governments never paid heed towards imparting quality education to the students. He said that the sons and daughters of big leaders used to study in convent schools at hills due to which the government schools were never their thrust areas. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that instead of imparting education, the government schools were merely mid day meal centres during the previous regimes.

The Chief Minister said the Schools of Eminence are being constructed across the state with the sole aim of holistic development of the students and grooming them for futuristic needs. He said that the students are being imparted education as per their interest so that they can acquire quality education and excel in life. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state government is realizing the dreams of the national leaders like Bharat Ratna Baba Sahib Dr BR Ambedkar.

The Chief Minister said that the state government is giving wings to dreams of students for soaring high in life by constructing these schools. He said that Punjab is witnessing a major revolution in the field of education and these schools, equipped with ultra modern technology, are a reflection of that. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this is a momentous occasion and the day is not far when Punjab will be a front ranking state in the country.

The Chief Minister said that this initiative of the state government will ensure access of students especially from poor and underprivileged sections to the quality education. He said that the day is not far when students from these schools will excel in every field and bring laurels for the state. Mr. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that with this effort the process has begun to transform the destiny of students and hopefully it will produce desired results.

The Chief Minister said that it is a matter of immense pride and satisfaction that for the first time in the history of the state Punjab has got a Finance Minister from weaker and underprivileged sections of the society. He said that earlier this post was reserved for affluent leaders who were known as ‘Kaka ji’ in common parlance. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this is a historic transformation as power has been vested in the hands of the common man, which was the dream of our great national leaders.

The Chief Minister said that previous regimes had sheltered drugs, sand, transport, cable and other mafia just for the sake of their vested interests. He said that these leaders had no sympathy with Punjab and Punjabis rather they had plundered the wealth of the state mercilessly. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the people of state will never forgive these leaders for backstabbing Punjab and Punjabis.

Meanwhile, exhorting the girls to come forward and empower themselves through education, the Chief Minister said that the state government is leaving no stone unturned for it. He said that nowadays girls have outnumbered boys in every field including those which were hitherto considered as fiefdom of the men. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that women’s empowerment is imperative to carve out an egalitarian society and in the larger interest of society and state.

The Chief Minister congratulated all the parents, teachers, students and others for this historic day when this excellent school is being dedicated to the masses. He recalled his long association with the area where he had spent his childhood and even from where he was elected MP for the maiden time. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that a complete transformation of the government schools is being witnessed across the state as the Punjab government is providing opportunities to them.

Earlier, Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema welcomed the Chief Minister and all the dignitaries to the occasion.

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BAJWA TERRORIZING PEOPLE WITH BOMB THEORY, WAITING FOR UNTOWARD INCIDENT TO TAKE PLACE: CM

RATHER THAN DISCLOSING INFORMATION ABOUT BOMBS BAJWA RUNNING AFTER LAWYERS FOR SAFE HAVEN

DESCRIBES SUKHBIR AS A REJECTED LEADER, CONGRESS AS A DIVIDED HOUSE

Chaajli (Sangrur), April 15:Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday said that it is shameful that Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa is dragging his feet to disclose the location of 50 bombs, which he claimed were smuggled into the state, and waiting for some untoward incident to take place for his vested political interests.

Addressing the gathering here today, the Chief Minister said that if Bajwa is having some tangible information on this issue then what is stopping him from disclosing it. He said that probably Bajwa is waiting for the bombs to explode so that he could play politics over the issue and mislead the people. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the Congress leader has spread the baseless canard to create terror in the minds of peace loving people of the state.

The Chief Minister said that now when the state government has registered a case against Bajwa for misleading the people, the Congress leader is on his knees before the lawyers to save his skin. He said that a leader of this stature should not indulge in such cheap gimmicks to hoodwink the people by making such baseless claims. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that rather than making such irrational statements the opposition leaders must pursue value based politics.

The Chief Minister said that the traditional political parties are envious of him because they are not able to digest that the son of a common man is governing the state effectively. He said that the people of the state have lost their faith in the traditional political parties because of their anti-people and anti-Punjab stance. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the wise and brave people of the state had ousted these parties during the 2022 assembly polls due to which they are frustrated now adding that the leaders of these parties are now ganging up with each other to mislead the people.

Training his guns at his predecessors, the Chief Minister said that these leaders had built huge palaces by amassing whopping wealth by misusing their official positions. He said that the walls of these palatial palaces were high and the gates usually remained closed for the people. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that these leaders remained inaccessible to the people due to which they were ousted by the masses.

The Chief Minister bemoaned that the state had lagged behind in the pace of development due to the apathetic attitude of the traditional political parties. He said that the leaders of these parties ruined the younger generations of the state by misusing their power. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that these leaders had never worried about the welfare of the people but they were focused on the prosperity of their own families.

Taking SAD Chief Sukhbir Singh Badal to cudgels, the Chief Minister said that he was a rejected leader, who was paying for his unpardonable sins. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the Akali leader had befooled the masses during his long stint in power due to which he was ultimately shown the door by them. He also described the Congress party as a divided house whose leaders were busy in saving their own skin by targeting their party colleagues.

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MAKING CONCERTED EFFORTS FOR ENSURING COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH- SAYS CM

DEDICATES NEWLY CONSTRUCTED AUDITORIUM AT DIET, SANGRUR

Sangrur, April 15:Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday said that the state government is making concerted efforts for ensuring the holistic development of youth of the state by providing several platforms to them.

Addressing the gathering after dedicating newly constructed Auditorium at District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), the Chief Minister said that this premier organization serves as a pivotal institution for enhancing the quality of elementary education in the region. He said that established in 1993, DIET Sangrur has played a key role in opening new vistas of employment for the youth. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that constructed at a cost of Rs 4.16 crore this 400 seat state of the art auditorium, is an engineering marvel, which is equipped with latest state of art technical equipment including Projectors, Air conditioners and others.

The Chief Minister envisioned that the aesthetically designed auditorium can be judiciously utilized by the people adding that such state of the art auditorium was earlier built only in the countries abroad but now due to strenuous efforts of state government it has been constructed here. He envisioned that this auditorium will be duly utilized for workshops, seminars and other events that will help in grooming the youth. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this will offer a healthy platform to the students and youth for excelling in life in every arena.

The Chief Minister said that these youngsters possess inherent qualities to excel in every field and their capabilities must be utilized properly. He said that the students and youth are like planes and the state government will provide them a launch pad to go ahead in life. Bhagwant Singh Mann unequivocally said that he won’t rest until the students of Punjab don’t achieve their desired goals.

The Chief Minister exhorted the youth to stay grounded even after achieving huge success in life and believe in hard work as it is the sole key to success. He impressed upon the youth to work hard in the state as there was a lot of scope of progress and prosperity on this land. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state government is committed to giving impetus to the development of the state and prosperity of its people.

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SIKHYA KRANTI: EM BAINS INAUGURATES INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN TEN GOVT SCHOOLS OF SRI ANANDPUR SAHIB

• 400 Govt schools across Punjab witness inauguration of development projects worth crores, says Bains

• Also announces grant of Rs. 10 lakh for Govt Primary Smart School Majara and Rs. 40 lakh for Govt Primary Smart School Chandesar

Chandigarh/ Sri Anandpur Sahib, April 15:Transforming the state’s education landscape by ensuring the state-of-the-art infrastructure in government schools, Punjab School Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains today inaugurated developed infrastructure projects worth over Rs 84 lakh in ten schools of Sri Anandpur Sahib Constituency as a part of “Sikhya Kranti” initiative.

The Education Minister inaugurated infrastructure development projects in high, middle, and primary schools of the constituency. The inaugurated projects include a boundary wall constructed with Rs 5.10 lakh and rooms renovated with Rs 6.31 lakh at Government Primary Smart School Majara, a boundary wall and renovation works worth Rs 12.6 lakh at Government Primary Smart School Lang Majari, new toilet block and renovation works worth Rs 5.67 lakh at Government Primary Smart School Chandesar, classroom renovation works worth Rs 7.33 lakh at Government Primary Smart School Mehroli, a boundary wall and other development works with Rs 8 lakh at Government Primary Smart School Khamera, classroom renovation with Rs 4.85 lakh at Government Primary Smart School Ghnaru, new classrooms and classroom renovation worth for Rs. 11.16 lakh at Government Primary Smart School Agampur, a boundary wall constructed with Rs. 2 lakh at Government Middle School Gara, and three classrooms and a boundary wall constructed at a cost of Rs. 21.53 lakh at Government High School Agampur.

The Education Minister also announced additional grants of Rs. 10 lakh for Government Primary Smart School Majara and Rs. 40 lakh for Government Primary Smart School Chandesar.

Fueling hopes for a brighter future in the state, he said that the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government has launched the ambitious “Sikhya Kranti” program to revamp government schools and elevate educational standards in the state. The program aims to ensure that children from ordinary households receiving education in government schools become valuable assets in this era of global competition.

The Government schools are now equipped with a range of modern facilities, including high-speed Wi-Fi connections, clean drinking water, separate toilets for boys and girls, boundary walls, smart classrooms, integrated science labs, interactive panels, playgrounds, and modern furniture. This significant investment in infrastructure aims to create a conducive learning environment for students, he added.

The Education Minister highlighted the Punjab government's commitment to transforming government schools into centres of excellence, emphasising their evolution into "Schools of Eminence," "Schools of Happiness," and "Schools of Brilliance." To further enhance the quality of education, teachers and school heads are being sent to prestigious foreign institutes for professional development and skill enhancement. This investment in human capital aims to elevate educational standards and ensure that government schools surpass private schools in terms of quality. The Education Minister emphasised that the Punjab Government is not only providing high-quality education but also fostering a supportive learning environment in government schools.

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PUNJAB GOVT TAKES MAJOR LEAP IN STREAMLINING REVENUE SERVICES: HARPAL SINGH CHEEMA

PENDENCY REGARDING ATTESTATION OF UNCONTESTED MUTATIONS, COPYING SERVICE, ISSUANCE OF INCOME CERTIFICATE, AND INSPECTION OF REVENUE RECORDS TO BE CLEARED BY APRIL 30

FROM MAY 1, STIPULATED TIME FOR ATTESTATION OF UNCONTESTED MUTATIONS REDUCED FROM 45 TO 30 DAYS

DEPUTY COMMISSIONERS WILL MONITOR PENDING CASES ON A DAILY BASIS

CITIZENS CAN SUBMIT REQUESTS FOR MUTATIONS DIRECTLY THROUGH REVENUE DEPARTMENT'S WEBSITE

STRICT ACTION WILL BE TAKEN AGAINST OFFICIALS/EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBLE FOR DELAYS OR CORRUPTION

Chandigarh, April 15-In order to streamline public services and eliminate any kind of corruption within the Revenue Department, Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema om Tuseday announced a series of transformative measures including clearing all pending cases regarding attestation of uncontested mutations, copying service, issuance of income certificate and inspection of Revenue records beyond the stipulated timelines on a campaign basis by April 30, 2025.

Addressing a press conference held here at Punjab Bhawan, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, accompanied by Revenue Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian and Additional Chief Secretary-cum-Financial Commissioner Revenue Anurag Verma, revealed that the Revenue Department has received 8,42,362 applications regarding attestation of uncontested mutations, 31,164 regarding copying service, 5,33,054 regarding issuance of income certificate and 1,73,149 regarding inspection of Revenue records during last one year out of which 26658, 17400, 4362 and 2123 were pending respectively beyond the stipulated timelines. He said that all these pending cases would be resolved by April 30.

Announcing to reduce the stipulated time for attestation of uncontested mutations from 45 to 30 days from May1, 2025, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema announced that the Deputy Commissioners will now monitor the pendency of overdue cases on a daily basis, ensuring regular oversight of pending applications. He said that stipulated timeline for copying service is 10 days, for income certificate is 15 days and for inspection of Revenue records is 7 days. The Finance Minister further added that the accountability of the concerned government official or employee of the Revenue Department has been fixed to deliver services as per stipulated timelines and in case of any undue delay strict action would be taken against them under the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government's zero-tolerance policy towards inefficiency and corruption.

Highlighting the online module allowing citizens to submit requests for Mutations directly through the Revenue Department's website, www.jamabandi.punjab.gov.in., Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that this digital approach aims to simplify procedures and reduce reliance on physical visits to government offices enhancing efficiency and accountability. He said that the earlier cumbersome process of obtaining Mutations often requires individuals to navigate through multiple layers of bureaucracy involving Patwaris, Kaungoes, and Tehsildars. He said that this not only leaded to undue harassment but also opened avenues for corrupt practices. “Similarly, services such as Copying Service, Income Certificate issuance, and Inspection of Revenue Records, though available through Sewa Kendras, were plagued by inefficiencies, forcing citizens to visit various offices like DC offices, Tehsils, and Municipal Committees after submitting their applications”, he added.

Reiterating Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government’s unwavering commitment to improving governance and enhancing the quality of public services, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that this initiative would eliminate corruption, deliver services within fixed timelines, and ensure that citizens are not subjected to unnecessary harassment when visiting government offices.