Government stands with Farmers firmly in these difficult times : CM Bhagwant Mann
Directs officers to complete the work of special girdawari and disbursement of compensation to farmers in result oriented and time bound manner
Reiterates commitment for well being of farmers
Asserts any sort of inordinate delay in this noble cause is unwarranted and undesirable
Chandigarh, March 27: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday directed the officers to complete the work of special girdawari and disbursement of compensation to farmers affected by rain and hailstorm in a time bound and result oriented manner.
Chairing a meeting to review the situation after the rain and hailstorm, the Chief Minister asked the officers to ensure that girdawari is concluded within the stipulated time. He said that loss worth every single penny should be ascertained so that aggrieved parties can be given compensation. Bhagwant Mann asked the officers to ensure that only the genuine tillers of land get the compensation so that they do not face any crisis.
The Chief Minister said before disbursement of the compensation public announcements need to be made to ensure that all the people are made aware of it. He said that any sort of callousness in this work is unwarranted and undesirable. Bhagwant Mann said that in case the loss is more than 75% then the state government will compensate the farmers with Rs 15,000 per acre.
Likewise, the Chief Minister said that if the loss was between 33% to 75% then the farmers will get a compensation worth Rs 6750 per acre. Similarly, Bhagwant Mann said that the labourers will get 10% as compensation so that they do not face any problem in life. He also said that Rs 95100 will be paid as compensation to full house damage whereas Rs 5200 will be given for minor damage to houses.
The Chief Minister asked the officers to ensure that this work is completed at the earliest to give relief to farmers. He asked the senior officers to personally monitor the progress of this task and submit report daily to him. Bhagwant Mann reiterated the commitment of state government to ensure the well being of the farmers and farm labourers.
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CM FREEZES REPAYMENT OF LOANS TAKEN BY FARMERS FROM PRIMARY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES
SAYS GOVERNMENT FIRMLY WITH THE FARMERS IN THIS HOUR OF CRISIS
Chandigarh, March 27: In a major pro-farmer initiative, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday announced to freeze repayment of loan taken by the farmers from Primary Agricultural cooperative Societies.
The Chief Minister has taken the decision in wake of the losses suffered by the farmers due to recent rain and hailstorm. He expressed hope that this will give much needed relief to the farmers in this hour of crisis. Bhagwant Mann said that the farmers can pay back this amount later after they recover from the losses.
The Chief Minister envisioned that this will prove boon to the farmers of state by giving them more time to repay their loans and avoid imposition of penal interest, which will have been levied on farmers who did not repay the loan. He said that the state cooperatives lends crores of rupees per crop to the farmers of Punjab as short term crop loan through the Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies. Bhagwant Mann said that this step by the State Government is an important concession to the farmers. He said that as a result of this extension in time, a large number of farmers will be saved from becoming defaulters and will remain eligible to get loan for the next crop.
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CM gives gift of development projects worth around Rs 100 crore to Jalandhar residents
Dedicates automatic milk plant and smart school, lays foundation stone of sprucing up infrastructure in leather complex
Slams Centre for deliberately stalling legitimate funds of states
Says its cheap acts weakening federal structure
Punjab constantly pursuing for its RDF & GST share but to no avail
Chandigarh, March 27: In a major gift to residents of Jalandhar, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday dedicated and kicked off development projects worth around Rs 100 crore to give facelift to the city.
The Chief Minister dedicated newly constructed automatic fermented milk product plant of Verka at a cost of Rs 84 crore to the city residents. Likewise, he also virtually inaugurated the Smart school at Basti Danishmanda at a cost of Rs 4.83 crore. Bhagwant Mann also laid foundation stone of roads and street lights to be installed at Leather complex in the city.
Meanwhile addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that Jalandhar will be developed as a model city in the coming days. He said that no stone will be left unturned for this noble cause. Bhagwant Mann also announced to give impetus to the sports industry in the city.
The Chief Minister said that in a major relief to the farmers of the state the state government has announced 25% upward revision in the compensation for the crop loss to the farmers. He said that in case the loss is more than 75% then the state government will compensate the farmers with Rs 15,000 per acre. Bhagwant Mann said that the motive is to ensure the well being of the farmers at all costs.
The Chief Minister said that the compensation was earlier only 12,000 but his government has decided to enhance it. He said that earlier the entire process was a sham as the government used to give meagre compensation to farmers. Bhagwant Mann said that instead of giving relief to farmers the previous governments used to rub salt into wounds of food growers.
The Chief Minster said that fully Automated Fermented Milk Product Plant with capacity of 1.25 lakh litre per day milk has been constructed at a cost of Rs.84 Crore. He said that it has fully automated Dahi Plant of 50 MT/ Day and Lassi processing and packaging infrastructure of 1.5 Lakh Litre/Day.
Bhagwant Mann envisioned that this step will go a long way in ensuring remunerative rate of milk to milk producers of Jalandhar, Kapurthala &SBS Nagar Districts besides providing direct or indirect employment opportunities to the youth and entrepreneurs of adjoining areas.
The Chief Minister said that a year ago the people of state had voted them to power by pressing a button on the EVM. Bhagwant Mann said that today within a year he is pressing four-five buttons daily for dedicating new projects to the people of the state. He said that the day is not far when due to strenuous efforts of state government, Punjab will emerge as frontrunner state in country.
The Chief Minister said that his government is making concerted efforts to eliminate the gap between rich & poor to create an egalitarian society. Bhagwant Mann said that the state government has taken path breaking initiatives in this regard. He said that focus is being laid on strengthening health and education sector along with providing jobs to the youth.
The Chief Minister said that Punjab Government has so far given 26797 jobs to youth across the state adding that the sole criteria for selection in this entire recruitment process is merit and the entire procedure is being followed in a transparent manner. He said that now these youth have become integral part of the socio-economic growth of state. Bhagwant Mann said that such a whopping number of jobs in merely one year reflect the commitment of the state government to ensure the well being of youth and opening new avenues of employment for them.
The Chief Minister said that 117 Schools of Eminence have been setup in 23 districts of the state to provide quality education to children. Bhagwant Mann said that these schools will focus on grooming students for five professional and competitive courses including engineering, law, commerce, UPSC and NDA.
The Chief Minister further said that the state government has dedicated more than 500 Aam Aadmi Clinics across the state to impart quality health services in the state. He said that these clinics are providing world class treatment and diagnostic facilities to the people free of cost. Bhagwant Mann said that so far 15 lakh patients have been benefitted from these Aam Aadmi clinics adding that 1.75 lakh patients have undergone free tests in merely few months.
Later on interacting with the media, the Chief Minister slammed the Union Government for step motherly treatment meted out with the states. He said that usurping of states legitimate rights by centre was weakening the federal structure of the country adding that Centre was blatantly ignoring the rights of States. He said that Governors appointed by the centre are acting as machines to suppress voice of democratically elected Governments. He said that the rights of state were being usurped by the Union government which was not a harmful trend for democracy and federal structure. Bhagwant Mann said that this autocratic attitude of the Union government is dangerous for the democratic setup.
The Chief Minister further said that Union government is unnecessarily harassing the state. He said that funds worth Rs 30000 crore under the RDF are still pending with the Union government. Bhagwant Mann said that while the state government has completed all the formalities but then also the centre government is was deliberately stalled the legitimate funds of the state including RDF and state’s share of GST. He said that even in another case the state was asked to get coal from its allotted mine via Sri Lanka which was not at all justified. Bhagwant Mann said that such false decisions are adversely affecting the centre-state relations.
On another query, the Chief Minister unequivocally said that the law will take its own course in Amritpal Singh’s case. He said that the state government has taken every decision consciously to maintain peace and amity across Punjab. Bhagwant Mann reiterated the firm commitment of state government to maintain law and order in the state at all costs.
The Chief Minister asserted that he is the votary of the fact that the democracy with diverse ideas and views is always a successful one. In the same manner, Bhagwant Mann said that in democracy opposition and ruling party both are important. He said that voice of people should be respected in democracy by all means.
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KULDEEP SINGH DHALIWAL HANDS OVER APPOINTMENT LETTERS TO THREE CLERKS
Chandigarh, March 27:Punjab Cabinet Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal today handed over appointment letters to three candidates in technical wing of Rural development and Panchayat department. He said that under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, persistent efforts are being made to fulfill all the promises and guarantees that the Punjab government has made to the people of Punjab.
The three candidates who were given appointment letters are Ashu Rani, Seema Rani and Harvinder Singh. These candidates have been given the Clerk job in Group C and selected by SS board Punjab on regular basis.
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AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS' WELFARE MINISTER KULDEEP SINGH DHALIWAL INSPECTS CROP DAMAGE IN GHANOUR AND RAJPURA CONSTITUENCY
Chandigarh, March 27: In consonance with guidelines of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal visited various villages of Rajpura and Ghanour constituencies in Patiala district today to inspect the crops damaged due to heavy rain and storm.
During his visit to Mirjapur, Bhappal, Khedi Gandyan, Dhredi Jattan, Nandgarh, Basmaa and Khedi villages, Dhaliwal issued order to the officials to ascertain the losses suffered by farmers by conducting special Girdawari soon so that the compensation amount can be released on time.
He said that the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has already announced that the Punjab government stands fully with the farmers and the farmers will be compensated for the loss due to unseasonal rain very soon.
On this occasion, Rajpura MLA Neena Mittal and officials of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department were present.
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PUNJAB GOVERNMENT LED BY CHIEF MINISTER BHAGWANT MANN IS COMMITTED TO WELFARE OF POOR
Chandigarh, March 27Under the Asirwad Scheme, the Punjab Government has released an amount of Rs 68.38 crore to provide financial assistance to 9804 beneficiaries of Scheduled Castes, 3605 beneficiaries of Backward Classes Economically Weaker Sections, total 13409 beneficiaries in the state.
Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said that under the Asirwad scheme in the state, An amount of Rs.50.00 crore has been released during the current financial year 2022-23 for financial assistance of scheduled castes 5127 remaining beneficiaries in March 2022, 3927 beneficiaries in April 2022 and 750 beneficiaries in May 2022. an amount of Rs.18.38 crore has been released during the current financial year 2022-23 for financial assistance for backward classes and economically weaker sections for 06 beneficiaries of November 2021, 2192 remaining beneficiaries of March 2022 and 1407 beneficiaries of April 2022.
Cabinet Minister added that under the Ashirwad scheme, girls from Scheduled Castes/Christian communities, girls from widows of any caste, girls from backward classes and economically backward families at the time of marriage and widows/divorced women of Scheduled Castes at the time of their remarriage Financial assistance of Rs.51,000 is given as an omen.
The Cabinet Minister instructed all Social Justice, Empowerment Officers of the State to transfer the amount of Ashirwad Scheme Rs.51,000 per beneficiary to be done before March 31, 2023 through mode DBT in the Bank Accounts of the beneficiaries through Treasury Offices.
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BRIDGE GAP BETWEEN INDUSTRY REQUIREMENTS & SKILLED MANPOWER, SAYS AMAN ARORA AS HE ASSUMES CHARGE AS EMPLOYMENT GENERATION MINISTER
• Asks officials to come out with a comprehensive plan to impart training in the fields, which has high rate of employability
Chandigarh, March 27:In order to fulfill the commitment of the Chief Minister S Bhagwant Mann led Punjab Government to provide maximum jobs opportunities for the youth, Cabinet Minister Mr Aman Arora on Monday asked Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training department officials to work more vigorously to make youth skilful to cater the needs of the industry and changing trends of the modern time.
He was chairing a meeting here after assuming the charge as Minister of Employment Generation, Skill Development & Training.
While reviewing the functioning of the department, Mr Aman Arora emphasised that skilful youth should be readily available to bridge the gap between industry requirements and skilled manpower. He also asked the officials to come out with a comprehensive plan to impart training in the fields, which is in the demand and has a high rate of employability, so that the youth won't have to face hardships in getting job.
Giving a presentation, Secretary Employment Generation Skill, Development & Training Mr kumar Rahul and Director Employment Generation Ms Deepti Uppal apprised the Cabinet Minister that as many as 1,21,335 candidates have been facilitated by organising 2003 placement camps for private sector jobs. As many as 32,383 candidates have been imparted skill training and 799 camps organised in which 80329 candidates have been trained for self employment.
Ms Uppal further informed that five multi-skill development centres— in Amritsar, Bathinda, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur and Ludhiana, are already imparting training in different courses to youth.
Director Mai Bhago Armed Forces Preparatory Institute Major General J.S. Sandhu, Director Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institute Major General Ajay H Chauhan, Director General C-PYTE Major General Rambir Singh Mann also apprised the Mr. Aman Arora about the functioning of these institutes.
Joint Director Employment Generation Ms. Sanjeeda Beri, General Manager Punjab Skill Development Mission, Punjab/PGRKAM Mr. Surinder Mohan and other officials of the department were also present in the meeting.
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PUNJAB GOVERNMENT TO SPEND RS 6.64 CRORE FOR THE BEAUTIFICATION OF NAGAR PANCHAYAT BILGA AND LOHIAN KHAS: DR INDERBIR SINGH NIJJAR
MINISTER DIRECTS OFFICIAL TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY AND QUALITY IN DEVELOPMENT WORKS
Chandigarh, March 27 Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is doing full-out efforts to provide basic facilities, clean and pollution free environment to the people of the state. In line of this, development works are being carried out across the State, with a focus on beautification and improvement of Infrastructure.
Local Government Minister Dr.Inderbir Singh Nijjar said that Punjab government has decided to spend approximately Rs 6.64 crore on development works for the beautification of Nagar Panchayat Bilga and Lohian Khas in Jalandhar.
Disclosing this here to the press release, Local Government Minister Dr Inderbir Singh Nijjar said that Approximately Rs 92 lakh will be spent on providing and laying interlocking tiles from Talwan Road to Akal Academy School, Shampur Road to Dera Amarjeet Singh Ji and Shampur to Indian Gas Agency godown. additionally, interlocking tiles works will also be done in various other places at Nagar Panchayat Bilga.
Apart from this, Cabinet Minister, Dr Nijjar said that approximately Rs 2.66 crore will also be spent for rejuvenation and beautification of various ponds of Nagar Panchayat Bilga.
He further said that approximately Rs 1.45 crore will be spent for beautification of various parks, installation of CCTV cameras and Street lights in different streets and roads of Nagar Panchayat Bilga. In addition various types of others development works will also be done in Bilga.
Cabinet Minister also added that rejuvenation and beautification of various ponds at Nagar Panchayat Lohian Khas will also be undertaken with an expenditure of Rs 1.61 crore.
Dr Nijjar further said that these development works are expected to enhance the overall look of the areas and provide better amenities to the residents. He said that the Punjab Government is committed to providing quality infrastructure to the people of the State and such initiatives will help in achieving this goal.
He said that Local Government Department has started the office process for these development works. He also urged to all official to carry out their duties with utmost diligence and full of efforts.
Minister has directed the officials to make ensure transparency and quality in development works.
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UDID CARDS ISSUED TO 307219 DIVYANG PERSONS IN PUNJAB: DR. BALJIT KAUR
PUNJAB STATE ACHIEVED 10TH POSITION ON MAKING UDID CARD
Chandigarh, March 27:Punjab Government has issued UDID cards to 307219 divyang persons in the state till March 23, 2023.
Divulging the details, Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said that to give the benefits of all the schemes and services of the Central and Punjab Government to the divyang persons on the basis of one card, Unique Disability Identity Card (UDID) is generated and its database is being prepared at national level.
Cabinet minister further said that the Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is committed to the welfare of divyang persons. She said that 3,07,219 UDID cards have been issued to the eligible persons with disabilities' till March 23, 2023 and according to the daily report shared by the Government of India, the state of Punjab has achieved 10th Rank.
Dr. Baljit Kaur added that apart from this, a disability cell has been created by the Punjab government for disabled persons. She said that this dedicated cell will be a single window platform for divyang persons to avail benefits of disability schemes.
Minister appealed to the divyang persons of the state to apply for UDID card by contacting the service centers, district social security offices or civil hospitals so that they can take benefits of the government schemes.
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VIGILANCE BUREAU ARRESTS PATWARI FOR TAKING BRIBE RS 24,000
Chandigarh March 27:The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its anti-corruption campaign has arrested revenue Patwari Prem Kumar, posted at revenue halqua, Nawanshahar, SBS district for demanding a bribe of Rs 24,000.
Disclosing this here today, a spokesperson of the VB said this case has been registered against the above said revenue official after investigation of an online complaint lodged at the Chief Minister's anti-corruption action line.
Giving details he added that the complainant Amarjit Singh, resident of Karnana, tehsil Banga, has alleged that the above said Patwari has taken Rs 24,000 as a bribe in instalments in lieu of mutation of land belonging to his father and his uncle.
He further added that the complainant has recorded the conversation on his mobile while the accused Patwari was demanding this bribe.
The spokesperson added that the VB unit of Jalandhar range has investigated the allegations levelled in the complaint and registered a corruption case at VB police station Jalandhar against the above mentioned revenue official after finding him guilty for demanding and accepting a bribe money. Further investigation in this case was under progress, he informed.
AN AMOUNT OF RS. 68.38 CRORE HAS RELEASED FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO 13409 BENEFICIARIES UNDER ASHIRWAD SCHEME: DR. BALJIT KAUR
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BHAGWANT MANN GOVERNMENT'S BIG BONANZA TO EX-SERVICEMEN: WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR GROUP A AND B JOBS
EX-SERVICEMEN A VALUABLE ASSET FOR THE NATION: CHETAN SINGH JAUDAMAJRA
EVERY LEGITIMATE DEMAND OF EX-SERVICEMEN WILL BE FULFILLED: CHETAN SINGH JAUDAMAJRA
A UNIQUE INITIATIVE BY MANN GOVERNMENT FOR POST RETIREMENT REHABILITATION OF EX-SERVICEMEN
Chandigarh: March, 27:The Bhagwant Mann government accords highest priority to the ex-servicemen who have spent years in service of the nation and are an asset. With a view to provide a respectable job prospect to them Directorate of Defence Service Welfare Punjab and Punjabi University
Patiala signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 27 March 2023, to give Graduation degree to Ex-servicemen. A formal ceremony was held at Punjab Bhawan in which Chetan Singh Jaudamajra, Cabinet Minister Defence Services Welfare Department attended as the chief guest. Vice Chancellor of Punjabi University Patiala Dr. Arvind, J.M. Balamurgan, IAS, Principal Secretary, Government of Punjab, Defence Services Welfare Department, Brig Bhupinder Singh Dhillon (Retd), Director Defence Services Welfare Punjab and other officials were also present on the occasion.
In this regard, Chetan Singh Jaudamajra, Cabinet Minister, Defence
Services Welfare Department, informed that due to the consistent efforts of the Bhagwant Mann led government, with this MoU, the eligible Ex-servicemen of Punjab will be awarded Degree of Graduation Certificate in Bachelor of Arts (Defence and Strategic Studies) from Punjabi University Patiala and will be eligible to apply for Group A and B posts of the Government. Earlier with the Special Education Certificate awarded by the Army, Navy and Air Force at the time of retirement, they were only eligible to apply for Group C and D posts.
After this Chetan Singh Jaudamajra, Cabinet Minister Defence Services Welfare Department distributed financial assistance cheques to disabled Ex-servicemen and their dependents during a brief program held at District Defence Services Welfare Office, SAS Nagar. He said that the ex-gratia amount given to the families of the martyrs has been increased to Rs. 1.00 crore and recently the process of providing employment to 12 families of the martyrs has also been completed and appointment letters will be issued to them soon.