Reaffirming the Punjab Government's commitment to giving every child the best possible start in life, Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr Baljit Kaur said on Monday that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Mission Aarambh is transforming early childhood education by bringing parents and Anganwadi Workers closer through digital platforms.
As part of its anti-corruption campaign and the Punjab government's zero-tolerance policy, the Vigilance Bureau registered 1,055 cases and arrested 1,111 accused between March 16, 2022, and May 31, 2026.
The Punjab Cabinet has approved an ordinance that would require private schools to seek approval before increasing fees beyond 5% annually. The proposal also includes refund provisions for excessive fee hikes over the past three years.
Among the key changes, 2022-batch IAS officer Devi Goyal has been appointed as Additional Deputy Commissioner (Rural Development), Sri Muktsar Sahib. He has also been given the additional charge of Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) in the district.
Chief Minister Mann stated that clear instructions have been issued to private banking institutions to refrain from executing property attachments or land confiscations for loan recovery.
With an aim to bring the stubble burning to zero level in the state, the Punjab government has formulated an action plan worth Rs 500 crore to provide farmers with the latest CRM machinery on subsidy while employing other strategies to manage the paddy straw efficiently.
Delhi BJP Spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor on Monday criticised the Bhagwant Mann led government over its stance on the labelling of meat shops.
In an initiative aimed at safeguarding the health of its youngest citizens and ensuring a healthier future, the Punjab government has successfully provided free heart surgeries to as many as 341 children suffering from congenital heart disease during the financial year 2024-25 so far.
The Punjab government has launched a WhatsApp number, 9056009884, for the Non Resident Indians (NRIs) Punjabis to report their problems andcomplaints with the aim to address the concerns.
The Punjab Government has released Rs 55.45 crore as the state’s share for the financial year 2024-25 under the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Caste (SC) Students. The initiative will benefit 86,583 students from the sanctioned budget.
