Addressing a press conference here on Saturday, Saini said that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, these initiatives reflect a holistic development approach aimed at strengthening social security and improving the quality of life of citizens across the state.
Taking a significant step in this direction, the Punjab Government has so far provided financial assistance amounting to over Rs 895 crore to widowed and dependent women, she said in a statement.
It was also decided to provide a compassionate appointment to his younger brother, Ankit Sharma, in the post of Sub Inspector in the district police force.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has reportedly received a lot of flak for not fulfilling his promise and distributing the funds on Thursday, the day of ‘Bhai Dooj’.
She said the Centre has increased the MSP of various food grains and pulses.
Sharing the information, Haryana Minister Krishan Kumar Bedi pointed out that the Corporation provides loans under different categories to help members of Scheduled Castes start their own businesses or self-employment ventures.
The last rites of 41-year-old Prashant Satpathy, who was gunned down in Baisaran meadow of Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam by terrorists on 22 April right before his spouse and minor son, were performed on Thursday.
Punjab Social Security, Women, and Child Development Minister Dr Baljit Kaur has stated that financial assistance amounting to Rs 437.15 crore has been provided for the welfare of persons with disabilities (PwDs) in the state.
In a proactive effort to curb this recurring crisis, the Forest Department has formed 60 teams comprising local villagers to prevent and control fires. Each team consists of 15 members and has received financial assistance of Rs 75,000 to procure essential firefighting equipment.
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV (PMGSY-IV) with a total outlay of Rs 70,125 crore.
