The Chief Minister further said that the Bhawanigarh-Kot Shamir road, Malerkotla-Barnala road and the Barnala-Bajakhana road corridor would be upgraded into four-lane highways to improve connectivity and facilitate smoother transportation across the region.
Chairing a virtual meeting with CPs and SSPs, the Chief Minister emphasised the need for their close coordination with civil administration counterparts to ensure the timely rehabilitation of flood victims.
The Chief Minister said that appointing a gazetted officer in each flood-hit village will establish direct communication between the administration and the affected people.
Speaking to the media after participating with his Tamil Nadu counterpart, MK Stalin, in the expansion of the programme in Chennai, Mann described the Breakfast Scheme as a pioneering one and a model for not only other states but also the Union Government.
The ‘Safe Punjab’ anti-drug helpline (97791-00200) is a flagship initiative of the Punjab Government, designed to provide anonymous, accessible, and non-judgmental support to individuals grappling with drug-related issues.
“I warn you (Mann) not to enter into any negotiations aimed at giving our river waters to any state in violation of the nationally and internationally accepted Riparian Principle," said the SAD chief.
Bhagwant Mann reiterated his state government's commitment to wipe out the scourge of drugs from the state.
The Chief Minister envisioned that the tour to big industrial hubs of the country will further accelerate the industrial growth of state on one hand and open new vistas of employment for youth on the other.
The Punjab CM said bestowing the Bharat Ratna on Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha, Shaheed Rajguru, Shaheed Sukhdev, Lala Lajpat Rai and others will enhance the prestige of this award.
L-G Saxena named the present situation, a violation of the citizens' fundamental right to health and the right to life. "
