CM orders to give major push to Development in Doaba and Majha Regions
* Asserts that holistic development of cities in these regions will be ensured by all means
* People’s grievances to be addressed promptly through CM Window
Jalandhar, July 25:Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has ordered a major push to accelerate development works in the Doaba and Majha regions of the state.
The Chief Minister held meeting with Deputy Commissioners of Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, SBS Nagar, Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar and Taran Taran to review the development projects. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that no shortage of funds will be allowed in development works and these projects will be competed well in time.
During the meeting, the Chief Minsiter also reviewed the Amritsar and Jalandhar Smart City project and asked the officers to expedite the work for giving facelift to these cities. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state government's priority is to resolve people's day-to-day office work promptly, ensuring hassle-free services. To achieve this, Bhagwant Singh Mann said that CM Window is being established at the district level, where administrative officials and concerned MLAs will help to resolve issues. He further said that district-level issues will be resolved on the spot, while others will be forwarded to concerned departments.
Fulfilling his election promise, CM spent two days in city to listen public grievances and ordered swift action to address complaints. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this citizen centric initiative aims to save time, energy, and resources for the people. Chief Minister declared Jalandhar as the second capital of the state, known as the Media Capital, and announced that he will visit twice a week.
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CM Announces Boycott of NITI Aayog Meeting
* Terms the Budget as ‘Kursi Bachao Budget’
* Urges Governor not to vitiate the atmosphere of state by raising trivial issues
Jalandhar, July 25:Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday announced that state government will boycott the NITI Aayog meeting called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 27 at New Delhi.
Interacting with media persons here today, the Chief Minister said that the decision has been taken after the Union Budget failed to allocate funds to Punjab, despite the state's significant contributions to the nation. He termed the Union Budget as "Kursi Bachao Budget" (Save the Chair Budget) and accused the central government of political vendetta against non-BJP ruled states. Bhagwant Singh Mann bemoaned that Punjab, being a main and major grain-producing state, was ignored in the Budget, and the Finance Minister's announcement of providing ration to 80 crore people did not mention Punjab.
The Chief Minister emphasised that Punjab shares a 532-kilometer international border and has always stood for the nation's interest. However, he said that the union government has blocked roads and imposed a burden on the state. Bhagwant Singh Mann recalled his efforts to waive off the Rs. 7.5 crore imposed by the Union Government for sending military forces during the Dinanagar and Pathankot attacks.
Chief Minister assured that his government will raise its financial resources to make the state economically viable and demanded a special status for Punjab. He highlighted Punjab's contributions to the freedom struggle and its role as the food bowl of India. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that farmers of the state were ignored, and barriers were raised to curb them.
The Chief Minister slammed the union government for withholding Rs. 10,000 crore from the state and the Governor for raising trivial issues daily. He assured that every effort will be made to ensure law and order and appealed to the Governor not to create conflict. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the decisions regarding appointment of Vice Chancellors of Universities should be made by elected representatives, not selected ones. He appealed to the Governor to refrain from creating an atmosphere of conflict, given the constitutional nature of the post.
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CM orders to give major push to Development in Doaba and Majha Regions
* Asserts that holistic development of cities in these regions will be ensured by all means
* People’s grievances to be addressed promptly through CM Window
Jalandhar, July 25:Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has ordered a major push to accelerate development works in the Doaba and Majha regions of the state.
The Chief Minister held meeting with Deputy Commissioners of Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, SBS Nagar, Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar and Taran Taran to review the development projects. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that no shortage of funds will be allowed in development works and these projects will be competed well in time.
During the meeting, the Chief Minsiter also reviewed the Amritsar and Jalandhar Smart City project and asked the officers to expedite the work for giving facelift to these cities. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state government's priority is to resolve people's day-to-day office work promptly, ensuring hassle-free services. To achieve this, Bhagwant Singh Mann said that CM Window is being established at the district level, where administrative officials and concerned MLAs will help to resolve issues. He further said that district-level issues will be resolved on the spot, while others will be forwarded to concerned departments.
Fulfilling his election promise, CM spent two days in city to listen public grievances and ordered swift action to address complaints. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this citizen centric initiative aims to save time, energy, and resources for the people. Chief Minister declared Jalandhar as the second capital of the state, known as the Media Capital, and announced that he will visit twice a week.
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Bhagwant Maan Sarkar, Tuhade Dwar' program lives up people's expectations
* Chief Minister resolves people's issues on the spot during second day
* Large number of people attended from Majha and Doaba regions
Jalandhar, July 25:Describing the initiative to listen to people's grievances through 'Bhagwant Maan Sarkar, Tuhade Dwar' as a wonderful experience, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Maan said that a large number of people from Majha and Doaba regions participated in this unique program and their grievances were addressed on the spot.
On the second day of this two-day program, people flocked to the Chief Minister's camp office in Jalandhar, assured of prompt resolution of their grievances across various departments. The Chief Minister did not disappoint the visitors who had traveled from afar, taking a personal interest in their concerns and directing the officials present to take immediate action on their complaints.
A large number of people attended this program, not only from Jalandhar district but also from other districts, including Tarn Taran, Amritsar and Hoshiarpur. The Chief Minister personally met with each individual, listening to their grievances and concerns with great determination. The issues raised varied, with some related to the electricity department, while others concerned irrigation, education, and other departments. Many attendees expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the Chief Minister for this innovative program.
The Chief Minister expressed satisfaction over the faith shown by the people in 'Bhagwant Maan Sarkar, Tuhade Dwar', stating that now citizens will no longer need to travel to Chandigarh to get their work done, as the government is coming to them and resolving their complaints on the spot. The Chief Minister said that this two-day program has received an overwhelming response from the people and will be continued in the future as well.
The Chief Minister stated that no previous government has taken such a step, resulting in a large turnout of people. He noted that this initiative not only helps resolve people's issues but also serves as an effective platform for gathering grassroots feedback on the state government's policies.
On this occasion, the Chief Minister said that he has established his camp office in Jalandhar so that the people of Doaba and Majha can directly approach him to get their work done. He stated that he would visit Jalandhar twice a week and listen to the grievances of the people.
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Women's helpline number 181 become a boon for needy women of state: Dr. Baljit Kaur
Says, immediate action is taken by department when needy women contact helpline
Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is committed to the welfare of women
Chandigarh, July 25: The Women Helpline No. 181 scheme is being run by the Department of Social Security, Women and Child Development of Punjab to provide immediate and emergency assistance to the needy women of the state. Women helpline number 181 is proving to be a boon for the women of the state. This was expressed by the Minister of Social Security, Women and Child Development Dr. Baljit Kaur.
Cabinet Minister said that Women Helpline No. 181 Yojana is an excellent initiative by the Punjab Government to provide immediate and emergency assistance to the needy women of the state which aims to provide 24 hours immediate and emergency assistance to women affected by violence. She said that any needy woman who is being subjected to any kind of violence or harassment can call the women's helpline number 181 and ask for help.
The Minister further informed that around 150 calls are made to the women's helpline every day by needy women. she said that every month about 4000 to 5000 needy women are being provided with the necessary assistance through the women's helpline number 181.
Cabinet Minister added that a needy woman who is facing injustice or violence can call this helpline from any corner of Punjab and ask for help. Actions are taken to help women immediately by the One Stop Centers established in the state and the offices running under the department.
She said that the main objective of this scheme is to protect the women section in every way. She said that women or girls in need can contact the women's helpline number 181 for immediate assistance. She said that the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is committed to the welfare of women.
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Punjab to adopt Kerala Model to curb Illegal Migration: Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal
* NRIs Affairs Minister visits Kerala to Explore NORKA Project
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala)/ Chandigarh, July 25:
Punjab NRIs Affairs Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal announced that the state will adopt the Kerala model to check illegal migration as well as to ensure basic facilities to the NRIs. The announcement comes during Dhaliwal's visit to Kerala, where he studied the successful initiatives of the NORKA (Non-Resident Keralites Affairs) department.
Mr. Dhaliwal praised the Kerala model for its effective measures in preventing illegal migration and ensuring the safe and legal migration of workers. He exhorted that Punjab will replicate similar strategies to protect its citizens from illegal migration and ensure their welfare.
The Punjab government will establish a dedicated agency, similar to NORKA, to regulate migration and provide support to Punjabi NRIs. The agency will focus on Preventing illegal migration, Promoting safe and legal migration, Providing welfare services to NRIs, Enhancing skill development and employment opportunities.
The Cabinet Minister assured that the Punjab government is committed to safeguarding the interests of its citizens and will take all necessary steps to prevent illegal migration.
Pertinently, The Field Agency of the NORKA (Non-Resident Keralites Affairs) department is actively implementing various government plans, schemes, and welfare initiatives for the benefit of the diaspora community. The Field Agency is working tirelessly to ensure that the diaspora community has access to various government programs and services. These initiatives aim to improve the lives of non-resident Keralites and provide them with necessary support and assistance.
The delegation included Mr. Dilip Kumar, Principal Secretary, Deptt. of NRI Affairs, Punjab, Mr. Praveen Kumar Sinha, ADGP NRI Wing. Punjab, Mr. Paramjit Singh, Additional Secretary, Deptt. of NRI Affair, Mr. Darbara Singh Randhawa, Executive Director NRI Sabha.
On this occasion NRI Cell, Dr. K. Vasuki, Secretary Norka, Ajith Kolassery, CEO Norka Roots, Geetka Lekshmi, CEO, Parvasi Welfare Board, Sindu S., Additional Secretary to Govt., Feroze Shah R.M., Manager (Projests), Norka Roots, Kavi Priya K., Assistant, Norka Roots were present.
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After AACs’ success, Punjab Government Now Focuses on strengthening Secondary Healthcare Sector in Punjab: Dr. Balbir Singh
— Punjab Health Minister participates in CII Healthcare Summit
New Delhi/Chandigarh, July 25:Terming Aam Aadmi Clinics (AACs) as a gamechanger in imparting primary healthcare facilities to the people of Punjab, Punjab Health and Family Welfare, Medical Education and Research Minister Dr Balbir Singh on Thursday said that after the success of these clinics Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is now focusing to further strengthening the Tertiary and Secondary level healthcare facilities in Punjab.
Addressing the 6th Edition of CII Northern Region Healthcare Summit in Gurugram, Punjab Health Minister said that so far as many as 1.79 crore citizens have availed treatment or OPD services at 842 Aam Aadmi Clinics, established by the Punjab Government.
“We have digitised Primary healthcare sector in Punjab. We get data relating to water borne and communicable diseases even from far flung rural areas without any delay with the advancement of IT implementations that helps us in regular monitoring and taking appropriate steps. Now we are chalking out for further strengthening the Tertiary and secondary health services,” he added.
The Punjab Health Minister said that the Farishtey scheme and Sadak Surakhiya Force (SSF) recently launched by the Punjab Government has been playing a pivotal role in saving valuable lives of the people injured in Road accidents. Punjab state has witnessed at least 26 per cent decrease in road accident deaths, he added.
He also gave a clarion call to the private and corporate healthcare professionals to spare some time from their busy schedules to provide free of cost medical services to the people in dire need of healthcare services. He also emphasised for everyone's contribution to save the environment as we can't imagine healthy society in absence of healthy environment.
On the occasion, Dr. Dharminder Nagar, Ms. Srimayee Chakraborty, Director ABDM Vikram Pagaria, Dr. R.K. Mishra MD NICS, Dr. Bhupinderpal Kaur, Dr. Rupinderjeet Saini were also present.
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CRM MACHINES’ PHYSICAL VERIFICATION TODAY
* GURMEET SINGH KHUDIAN APPEALS BENEFICIARY FARMERS TO CONTACT DISTT AGRI OFFICES FOR VERIFICATION TO AVAIL DUE SUBSIDY
Chandigarh, July 25:Keeping the interests of the state farmers in mind, the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government has decided to undertake the physical verification of Crop Residue Management (CRM) machines on July 26, 2024, which was pending from the last season, informed S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Punjab.
He further added that around 5034 CRM machines’ physical verification is pending since last year due to which around Rs. 58 crore subsidy has not been disbursed to the beneficiary farmers. He appealed to the beneficiary farmers, farmer groups, Panchayats, Co-operative societies, who could not get their machines verification done, to contact their district Agriculture offices concerned to present the machines for physical verification at the decided time and place to avail the subsidy at the earliest.
Notably, Punjab Government has been implementing the CRM Scheme for management of paddy straw and other crops residue in the state for the last five years. Under the scheme, subsidy is being provided to the farmers on the procurement of CRM machines. Some of the farmers could not get their machines verified on the due dates viz November 01 & December 08, 2023 and later on March 18, 2024 due to unforeseen circumstances/personal reasons.
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Education Department opened online portal for transfers
Chandigarh, July 25-The Punjab School Education Department on Thursday opened an online portal for general transfers of teachers. This portal will remain open till August 5, 2024.
Giving information in this regard, the spokesperson of the department said that the transfer of teachers will be processed as per the Teachers Transfer Policy 2019 and according to the amendments made from time to time. Apart from this, Transfers of Computer faculty and non-teaching staff will be as per the instructions issued in 2019 and 2020.
The spokesperson said that they can modify their online application till August 5, 2024.
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People Expresses Gratitude to Chief Minister for 'Bhagwant Maan Sarkar, Tuhade Dwar' Program
Jalandhar, July 25:People especially expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Maan for the unique program "Bhagwant Maan Sarkar, Tuhade Dwar", launched to redress public grievances on the spot.
Akshay Sharma from Jalandhar city's New Model House appealed to the Chief Minister to expedite the processing of a job on compassionate grounds. Akshay said the Chief Minister listened attentively and assured him of a swift resolution.
A resident of Narrahawali village in Gurdaspur district requested the Chief Minister to upgrade the local primary and middle school to a high school, citing the significant investment made by his NRI brother. The Chief Minister assured him of a prompt upgrade.
Harish Anand from Phillaur, accompanied by his daughter Nitika Anand, appealed for a suitable job for her, given her Ayurvedic degree. The Chief Minister reiterated the state government's commitment to providing merit-based employment to every youth.
Suresh Kumar, former sarpanch of Khattigarh village in Hoshiarpur district, sought justice regarding a police case related to land. The Chief Minister promptly ordered the Hoshiarpur SSP to investigate the matter.
Similarly, an Amritsar resident approached the Chief Minister with a police-related appeal and received assurance of appropriate action.
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