*Bhagwant Mann Govt launches near-universal women-centric scheme on Babasaheb Ambedkar’s birth anniversary; ₹1000–₹1500 monthly support rolled out in Punjab*
*Handing over registration certificates for 'Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna', CM Bhagwant Singh Mann says, “This scheme is true tribute to Babasaheb Ambedkar”*
*From July, Dalit women will receive ₹1,500 per month, while women from other categories will receive ₹1,000: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*
*All women above 18 years eligible; registration requires only Aadhaar, Voter ID and bank account: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*
*Registration has begun in 9 constituencies; remaining 108 constituencies to start from May 15: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*
*No deadline for registration; even if registered in September, benefits will be provided from July: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*
*Dalit women without caste certificate will receive ₹1000 initially; remaining ₹500 will be paid upon submission of certificate: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*
*Registration available at 26,000 centres; ‘Mahila Satkar Sakhis’ in every village & ward to assist beneficiaries: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*
ADAMPUR (JALANDHAR), 14 April 2026:Marking the birth anniversary of Babasaheb Ambedkar with a decisive welfare push, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday rolled out a near-universal women-centric scheme in Punjab, promising assured monthly financial support of ₹1000 to ₹1500 to women across the state. Calling it a true tribute to Babasaheb Ambedkar’s vision of social justice and equality, the Chief Minister launched the registration process, making all women above 18 years eligible with a simple three-document requirement, while ensuring doorstep facilitation through a massive network of camps and support staff.
The rollout begins in nine constituencies and will expand across the remaining 108 from May 15, with payments starting July and no deadline for registration, effectively guaranteeing benefits to every eligible woman regardless of when she enrolls. With 26,000 registration centres and dedicated Mahila Satkar Sakhis deployed in every village and ward, the scheme is designed for scale, access and certainty, positioning it among the most expansive direct financial support initiatives for women in the country.
Accompanied by senior AAP leader and Punjab Prabhari Manish Sisodia, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann announced that the scheme has been rolled out as a pilot across nine locations including Adampur, Malout, Sri Anandpur Sahib, Dirba, Sunam, Moga, Kotkapura, Batala and Patiala Rural. “Registration for women in remaining 108 constituencies will start from May 15 onwards. Monthly payments of ₹1000 or ₹1500 will start from July 2026 onwards,” he added.
Reassuring women about accessibility, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “There is no deadline for registration and the ladies need not worry as it doesn’t matter when they register whether April 15 or May 15 or August 15.” He further clarified that delayed registration would not affect benefits, adding, “They will get their full payment payable from July onwards, so even if they register at the end of September, they will get full payment for three months meaning July, August and September.”
Detailing the documentation process, he said, “For registration only three documents are required including Aadhaar with Punjab address, Voter ID from Punjab and Bank passbook. In case of SC women SC certificate is also required.” Addressing concerns of women lacking caste certificates, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann added, “I know many of my SC sisters and mothers don’t have a certificate but they don’t have to worry and just apply for their certificate.”
He further assured uninterrupted benefits, stating, “If that is taking time then don’t have to worry as they too can register under the scheme without the certificate and start getting ₹1000 monthly. However, whenever their certificate comes, the state government will pay them a difference of ₹500 per month as well from July onwards. There is no need to worry on this front.”
To ensure last-mile coverage, the Chief Minister announced a grassroots outreach mechanism. “To ensure 100% coverage of all women above 18 years and to handhold them through the registration process, the Punjab government will engage Mahila Satkar Sakhis in every village and every ward across Punjab,” he said.
Explaining their role, he added, “Mahila Satkar Sakhis will come to the home of beneficiaries and explain to them benefits of the Scheme, clarify their all doubts, and handover the registration form. They will explain the entire registration process to the beneficiaries along with what documents are needed and solve all their queries and problems.”
He further noted, “If the beneficiary is missing any document like voter ID or bank account, these Sakhis will help them in getting that made too. Mahila Satkar Sakhi will guide them at every step.”
On ease of access, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Once they have filled in their registration form and have all your documents ready, they can visit their nearest registration centre and submit it there.” He added that the government has ensured extensive infrastructure, stating, “To ensure that women face no hassle in traveling for registrations, the Punjab government will be allowing registration at more than 26,000 locations including all Anganwadi Centres, all Sewa Kendras and all Municipal Corporation/Committee offices in urban areas.”.
Outlining the benefits, he said, “The scheme will ensure a cash benefit of ₹1000 per month to the women from other category and ₹1500 per month to women from Scheduled Castes (SCs).” Emphasising its impact, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “This scheme will have a monumental effect on the upliftment of women by making them independent and empowering them.”
Highlighting the broader socio-economic vision, he said, “It will give them choice and clubbed with financial literacy, it will promote savings, thrift and investment and will enable dignity in fulfilling their small desires.” He acknowledged existing gaps, adding, “Punjab has already made considerable progress in social welfare and human development indicators; however, a large number of women across the state, particularly those belonging to economically vulnerable households, continue to lack independent financial security.”
Stressing the importance of economic autonomy, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “Strengthening women’s financial autonomy is essential for improving household welfare, promoting gender equity, and enhancing women’s participation in social and economic decision-making.”
He further underlined the scale of the initiative, saying, “This scheme adopts a near-universal eligibility framework, covering all women aged 18 years and above, subject only to limited exclusion criteria. The scheme is therefore expected to benefit more than 97% of the women, making it one of the most comprehensive women-centric social protection initiatives in the country.”
Calling it a transformative intervention, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “The scheme represents a landmark step towards ensuring direct economic support to women across the state and reflects the Government’s vision that women’s empowerment must translate into tangible financial independence.”
Clarifying eligibility, he added, “Every woman aged 18 years or above and registered as a voter in the state and possessing a valid Aadhar Card reflecting Punjab residency and having a valid Voter ID of Punjab issued by the Election Commission of India shall be eligible to be enrolled as a beneficiary under the Scheme.”
On financial commitment, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “A sum of ₹9300 crore has already been sanctioned in the Budget for Financial Year 2026-27 and given the scale and outreach of the scheme, it is expected to become one of the largest women-centric social welfare initiatives undertaken by the Government of Punjab.”
Reiterating the inspiration behind the initiative, he concluded, “This is a humble tribute to Baba Sahib BR Ambedkar who was an ardent votary of upliftment of women by empowering them and making them an active partner in the socio-economic development of women.”
On the occasion, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann handed over registration certificates to three beneficiaries including Harbhans Kaur, Diksha and Simran. The beneficiaries welcomed the initiative and expressed that it would significantly strengthen their financial independence. “This path breaking initiative will go a long way in our development and for the first time any state government and the Chief Minister had thought about us,” they said.
Among those present were Cabinet Ministers Aman Arora, Harpal Singh Cheema, Dr. Baljeet Kaur, Harbhajan Singh ETO and Mohinder Bhagat, senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia, Lok Sabha MP Dr. Rajkumar Chabbewal, Chairman Punjab State Cooperative Agriculture Development Bank Pawan Kumar Tinu and others.
*Near-Universal Women Empowerment Scheme Rolled Out with ₹1000–₹1500 Monthly Support, Doorstep Registration Across 26,000 Centres*
The Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna, launched on April 14, 2026 on the birth anniversary of Babasaheb Ambedkar, is a major women-centric welfare initiative of the Punjab Government aimed at ensuring financial independence for women. Registration for beneficiaries will begin as a pilot from April 15 in nine constituencies including Adampur, Malout, Sri Anandpur Sahib, Dirba, Sunam, Moga, Kotkapura, Batala and Patiala Rural, while registration across the remaining 108 constituencies will commence from May 15 onwards.
Under the scheme, women from the general category will receive ₹1000 per month, while women from Scheduled Castes will receive ₹1500 per month, with payments scheduled to begin from July 2026. Notably, there is no deadline for registration, and all eligible women will receive full payments from July onwards regardless of when they register, ensuring that even late applicants receive arrears.
For registration, only three basic documents are required: Aadhaar card with Punjab address, Punjab voter ID, and bank passbook. Women from Scheduled Castes are additionally required to submit an SC certificate; however, those who do not currently possess the certificate can still register and begin receiving ₹1000 per month, with the remaining ₹500 to be paid retrospectively once the certificate is submitted.
To ensure universal coverage and ease of access, the Punjab Government will deploy Mahila Satkar Sakhis in every village and ward to provide door-to-door assistance, explain the scheme, and help beneficiaries complete documentation. Registration can be completed at more than 26,000 centres across Punjab, including Anganwadi Centres, Sewa Kendras, and municipal offices in urban areas, ensuring that women face no barriers in availing the benefits of the scheme.
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*Bhagwant Mann Govt launches near-universal women-centric scheme on Babasaheb Ambedkar’s birth anniversary; ₹1000–₹1500 monthly support rolled out in Punjab*
*Handing over registration certificates for 'Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna', CM Bhagwant Singh Mann says, “This scheme is true tribute to Babasaheb Ambedkar”*
*From July, Dalit women will receive ₹1,500 per month, while women from other categories will receive ₹1,000: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*
*All women above 18 years eligible; registration requires only Aadhaar, Voter ID and bank account: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*
*Registration has begun in 9 constituencies; remaining 108 constituencies to start from May 15: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*
*No deadline for registration; even if registered in September, benefits will be provided from July: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*
*Dalit women without caste certificate will receive ₹1000 initially; remaining ₹500 will be paid upon submission of certificate: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*
*Registration available at 26,000 centres; ‘Mahila Satkar Sakhis’ in every village & ward to assist beneficiaries: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*
ADAMPUR (JALANDHAR), 14 April 2026:Marking the birth anniversary of Babasaheb Ambedkar with a decisive welfare push, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday rolled out a near-universal women-centric scheme in Punjab, promising assured monthly financial support of ₹1000 to ₹1500 to women across the state. Calling it a true tribute to Babasaheb Ambedkar’s vision of social justice and equality, the Chief Minister launched the registration process, making all women above 18 years eligible with a simple three-document requirement, while ensuring doorstep facilitation through a massive network of camps and support staff.
The rollout begins in nine constituencies and will expand across the remaining 108 from May 15, with payments starting July and no deadline for registration, effectively guaranteeing benefits to every eligible woman regardless of when she enrolls. With 26,000 registration centres and dedicated Mahila Satkar Sakhis deployed in every village and ward, the scheme is designed for scale, access and certainty, positioning it among the most expansive direct financial support initiatives for women in the country.
Accompanied by senior AAP leader and Punjab Prabhari Manish Sisodia, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann announced that the scheme has been rolled out as a pilot across nine locations including Adampur, Malout, Sri Anandpur Sahib, Dirba, Sunam, Moga, Kotkapura, Batala and Patiala Rural. “Registration for women in remaining 108 constituencies will start from May 15 onwards. Monthly payments of ₹1000 or ₹1500 will start from July 2026 onwards,” he added.
Reassuring women about accessibility, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “There is no deadline for registration and the ladies need not worry as it doesn’t matter when they register whether April 15 or May 15 or August 15.” He further clarified that delayed registration would not affect benefits, adding, “They will get their full payment payable from July onwards, so even if they register at the end of September, they will get full payment for three months meaning July, August and September.”
Detailing the documentation process, he said, “For registration only three documents are required including Aadhaar with Punjab address, Voter ID from Punjab and Bank passbook. In case of SC women SC certificate is also required.” Addressing concerns of women lacking caste certificates, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann added, “I know many of my SC sisters and mothers don’t have a certificate but they don’t have to worry and just apply for their certificate.”
He further assured uninterrupted benefits, stating, “If that is taking time then don’t have to worry as they too can register under the scheme without the certificate and start getting ₹1000 monthly. However, whenever their certificate comes, the state government will pay them a difference of ₹500 per month as well from July onwards. There is no need to worry on this front.”
To ensure last-mile coverage, the Chief Minister announced a grassroots outreach mechanism. “To ensure 100% coverage of all women above 18 years and to handhold them through the registration process, the Punjab government will engage Mahila Satkar Sakhis in every village and every ward across Punjab,” he said.
Explaining their role, he added, “Mahila Satkar Sakhis will come to the home of beneficiaries and explain to them benefits of the Scheme, clarify their all doubts, and handover the registration form. They will explain the entire registration process to the beneficiaries along with what documents are needed and solve all their queries and problems.”
He further noted, “If the beneficiary is missing any document like voter ID or bank account, these Sakhis will help them in getting that made too. Mahila Satkar Sakhi will guide them at every step.”
On ease of access, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Once they have filled in their registration form and have all your documents ready, they can visit their nearest registration centre and submit it there.” He added that the government has ensured extensive infrastructure, stating, “To ensure that women face no hassle in traveling for registrations, the Punjab government will be allowing registration at more than 26,000 locations including all Anganwadi Centres, all Sewa Kendras and all Municipal Corporation/Committee offices in urban areas.”.
Outlining the benefits, he said, “The scheme will ensure a cash benefit of ₹1000 per month to the women from other category and ₹1500 per month to women from Scheduled Castes (SCs).” Emphasising its impact, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “This scheme will have a monumental effect on the upliftment of women by making them independent and empowering them.”
Highlighting the broader socio-economic vision, he said, “It will give them choice and clubbed with financial literacy, it will promote savings, thrift and investment and will enable dignity in fulfilling their small desires.” He acknowledged existing gaps, adding, “Punjab has already made considerable progress in social welfare and human development indicators; however, a large number of women across the state, particularly those belonging to economically vulnerable households, continue to lack independent financial security.”
Stressing the importance of economic autonomy, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “Strengthening women’s financial autonomy is essential for improving household welfare, promoting gender equity, and enhancing women’s participation in social and economic decision-making.”
He further underlined the scale of the initiative, saying, “This scheme adopts a near-universal eligibility framework, covering all women aged 18 years and above, subject only to limited exclusion criteria. The scheme is therefore expected to benefit more than 97% of the women, making it one of the most comprehensive women-centric social protection initiatives in the country.”
Calling it a transformative intervention, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “The scheme represents a landmark step towards ensuring direct economic support to women across the state and reflects the Government’s vision that women’s empowerment must translate into tangible financial independence.”
Clarifying eligibility, he added, “Every woman aged 18 years or above and registered as a voter in the state and possessing a valid Aadhar Card reflecting Punjab residency and having a valid Voter ID of Punjab issued by the Election Commission of India shall be eligible to be enrolled as a beneficiary under the Scheme.”
On financial commitment, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “A sum of ₹9300 crore has already been sanctioned in the Budget for Financial Year 2026-27 and given the scale and outreach of the scheme, it is expected to become one of the largest women-centric social welfare initiatives undertaken by the Government of Punjab.”
Reiterating the inspiration behind the initiative, he concluded, “This is a humble tribute to Baba Sahib BR Ambedkar who was an ardent votary of upliftment of women by empowering them and making them an active partner in the socio-economic development of women.”
On the occasion, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann handed over registration certificates to three beneficiaries including Harbhans Kaur, Diksha and Simran. The beneficiaries welcomed the initiative and expressed that it would significantly strengthen their financial independence. “This path breaking initiative will go a long way in our development and for the first time any state government and the Chief Minister had thought about us,” they said.
Among those present were Cabinet Ministers Aman Arora, Harpal Singh Cheema, Dr. Baljeet Kaur, Harbhajan Singh ETO and Mohinder Bhagat, senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia, Lok Sabha MP Dr. Rajkumar Chabbewal, Chairman Punjab State Cooperative Agriculture Development Bank Pawan Kumar Tinu and others.
*Near-Universal Women Empowerment Scheme Rolled Out with ₹1000–₹1500 Monthly Support, Doorstep Registration Across 26,000 Centres*
The Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna, launched on April 14, 2026 on the birth anniversary of Babasaheb Ambedkar, is a major women-centric welfare initiative of the Punjab Government aimed at ensuring financial independence for women. Registration for beneficiaries will begin as a pilot from April 15 in nine constituencies including Adampur, Malout, Sri Anandpur Sahib, Dirba, Sunam, Moga, Kotkapura, Batala and Patiala Rural, while registration across the remaining 108 constituencies will commence from May 15 onwards.
Under the scheme, women from the general category will receive ₹1000 per month, while women from Scheduled Castes will receive ₹1500 per month, with payments scheduled to begin from July 2026. Notably, there is no deadline for registration, and all eligible women will receive full payments from July onwards regardless of when they register, ensuring that even late applicants receive arrears.
For registration, only three basic documents are required: Aadhaar card with Punjab address, Punjab voter ID, and bank passbook. Women from Scheduled Castes are additionally required to submit an SC certificate; however, those who do not currently possess the certificate can still register and begin receiving ₹1000 per month, with the remaining ₹500 to be paid retrospectively once the certificate is submitted.
To ensure universal coverage and ease of access, the Punjab Government will deploy Mahila Satkar Sakhis in every village and ward to provide door-to-door assistance, explain the scheme, and help beneficiaries complete documentation. Registration can be completed at more than 26,000 centres across Punjab, including Anganwadi Centres, Sewa Kendras, and municipal offices in urban areas, ensuring that women face no barriers in availing the benefits of the scheme.
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*Congress, Akalis backstabbed Babasaheb Ambedkar by snatching education from poor, looting scholarship funds: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*
*Keeping poor uneducated was political choice of Congress & Akalis: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*
*Badal regime kept poor trapped in Atta Dal dependency, denied them dignity of education: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*
*From looted scholarships to ruined generations, Congress-Akali rule crushed aspirations of Dalit youth: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*
*AAP Govt delivering Babasaheb’s vision with education reforms, women’s financial empowerment: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*
ADAMPUR (JALANDHAR), 14 April 2026:Marking the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Babasaheb Dr BR Ambedkar, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday drew a direct line between decades of Congress-Akali rule and the systematic denial of education to the poor, stating that keeping underprivileged communities uneducated was a deliberate political choice that crushed generations of Dalit youth while scholarship funds meant for their upliftment were siphoned off. Contrasting this with his government’s approach, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann asserted that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government is reversing this legacy of neglect by prioritising education and women’s financial empowerment to realise Babasaheb’s vision of dignity and equal opportunity.
Addressing the gathering during a state level function to mark birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Babasaheb BR Ambedkar in Adampur, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “The AAP government is working tirelessly for ameliorating the woes of weaker and underprivileged sections of society to realize the dreams of Babasaheb- the Chief Architect of Indian Constitution.”
The Chief Minister asserted, “Babasaheb was a great scholar, jurist, economist, social reformer and a statesman. Babasaheb Ambedkar was one of the most towering personalities in the entire world history. Though Babasaheb Ambedkar hailed from a humble family, his outstanding contribution has brought him in the league of global leaders.”
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “The Indian Constitution was the result of Babasaheb Ambedkar’s hard work, dedication and far sightedness. Babasaheb was not only the leader of weaker sections but he was the leader of entire humanity.”
Exhorting the gathering to follow the path shown by Babasaheb Ambedkar, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Babasaheb Ambedkar had always encouraged the democratic values in every field, be it social, economic and political, he advocated equal status and respect for all. In consonance with the life and philosophy of Babasaheb, the state government has prioritized education and has taken path breaking initiatives in the Education sector to transform the lives of people.”
The Chief Minister noted, “No freebie or concession cards can eliminate poverty or other social maladies in the state but education is the key that can pull people out of this vicious circle by raising their standard of living. Earlier leaders left no stone unturned for backstabbing Babasaheb Dr BR Ambedkar and shattering their dreams.”
Citing an example, he said, “Former Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal’s vision for the people is reflective from the fact that in his tenure no one was failed in schools till ninth standard as a result of which the students were not able to realize their weakness and subsequently failed in Matric thereby ruining their entire life.”
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Rather than empowering these people by making them officers through quality education Badal’s just ensured that the students of poor doesn’t study and remained confined upto Atta Dal scheme only.” He added, “Generations of the weaker sections were at the mercy of the Badals through their ill conceived Atta Dal scheme.” He said, “These people backstabbed Babasaheb Ambedkar by depriving the people of underprivileged and economically weaker sections of education.”
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann asserted, “The hands of these leaders are drenched with the blood of the several generations of SCs as their careers were ruined by these people for their greed and lust. These leaders usurped the money meant for the scholarship of the poor students thereby ensuring that they do not succeed in life. These leaders who were born with silver spoons and golden biscuits in their mouth are not aware of the hardships faced by the common man who has to even work during the festival.”
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “The AAP government has started ‘Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana’ as per which every woman will be entitled for ₹1,000 per month and ₹1,500 per month for women belonging to Scheduled Castes. Funds will be directly transferred to bank accounts and women already receiving social security pensions will also be eligible. 97% of women in Punjab are expected to benefit and the state government has allotted Rs 9,300 crore in the budget. Registration for this will begin from April 13.”
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Those who are mocking the Punjab government over the launch of the scheme or are raising baseless queries don’t know the value of ₹1000 for common people. These people who spend more than ₹5,000 per meal from the money minted illegally don’t value this money which is a big financial assistance for those who have to work hard also on the day of festivals.” He further said, “The wives of these affluent leaders don’t need ₹1000 as they spend more on the purchase of their cosmetics.”
Advocating greater participation of women in socio, economic and political fields to carve a niche for themselves, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “It is imperative that the girls come forward and empower themselves through education. It is in the larger interest of the nation as the women who manage the homes and the families efficiently should also run the country. The AAP government is committed to this noble cause and is leaving no stone unturned for it.”
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “The girls must come forward and participate in politics for becoming an active partner in the decision making policy mechanism and to bring the necessary and much needed change in society. Though these days girls have outnumbered boys in every other field but Politics is still an exception to it. The field has been hitherto considered as fiefdom of the men but now the time has come when the women must excel in this field too.”
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Women’s participation in this field is imperative to carve out an egalitarian society and in the larger interest of society and state. This will help in cementing the ethos of democracy at the grass root level along with enhancing the participation of women in this field. The women must ensure that they and their family exercise their franchise carefully so that their vote makes a difference by sending the right type of leaders in the state assembly and Parliament.”
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “From this stage the talks are being made on education, health, power, agriculture and other sectors whereas on the stages of other parties claims are being made for grabbing power. These opportunist leaders are baffled as people are not giving them any sort of response. Their agenda is confined to the welfare of their families rather than that of people. These people had ruled for a long period of time but due to their incompetence and misrule people had elected the AAP which is working tirelessly for them.”
He said, “These were the traitors who have never been loyal to the state and its people. As a fact of matter the traditional parties are envious of them because of AAP, because he has set the agenda of the welfare of the common man.”
He quipped, “The Congress leadership is a divided house as more leaders are present on the stage in their functions rather than the workers in their rallies. These Congress leaders have no vision for the state. Their only aim is to plunder the wealth of Punjab by assuming power but their dreams will never get fulfilled.”
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “For the first time farmers have been provided more than eight hours of power supply during paddy season. 95% supply has been ensured during daytime. 300 units of free electricity per month are being provided to all domestic consumers. Around 90% of domestic consumers are receiving zero electricity bills. More than 65 thousand youngsters have got government jobs.”
He also appealed to the people to enroll for Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna so that they will get cashless treatment of ₹10 lakh.
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “This is taxpayers money and the AAP government is utilizing every single penny of it in the larger public interest. This was missing in Punjab’s politics since long. These parties used to play musical chairs in power and waited for their turns to plunder people and the country. Baffled by the unprecedented works done by the AAP government Akali leader Sukhbir Badal is promising moon to people besides making baseless and irrational statements like returning of Dinosaurs in the state.”
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “On the basis of these irresponsible statements the former Deputy Chief Minister is day dreaming to acquire the power in the state which will never be possible. These leaders start spitting venom against him at the early dawn of the day as he has exposed their ugly face before the people, who are well aware of their dubious character. The name of the Akali Dal is so bad that even if it is written on a tree then it gets dried up, so the people have to be very cautious of them.”
The Chief Minister stated, “These people had mercilessly plundered the wealth and resources of the common man for which they will never be forgiven. These people have always sided with the anti-Punjab forces to eliminate Punjab and Punjabis may be with bullets like on Vaisakhi of 1919 or through the drug which was patronized by them in the state during their long misrule. The AAP government is making strenuous efforts for the well being of every strata of the society. Our government is judiciously utilizing every single penny of the state exchequer for the well being of the people of the state.”
Extending greetings on Vaisakhi, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “This sacred occasion reminds the people of our centuries old rich and glorious cultural heritage.” He added, “On this auspicious day in 1699 Sri Guru Gobind Singh ji the Tenth Master of the Sikhs created Khalsa at the holy city of Sri Anandpur Sahib by baptizing Panj Pyaras belonging to different castes thereby carving out an egalitarian society and preaching the wisdom of love and compassion for mankind besides universal brotherhood and communal harmony.”
He further said, “This festival marks the beginning of the harvest season and ripening of Rabi crops.” He added, “People should celebrate this auspicious festival in unison with traditional fervour and gaiety to strengthen the secular and social fabric of our country.”
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “This day is very important for every Punjabi as they take inspiration from Dashmesh Pitaah and living Guru Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji for every decision of their life. However, the Akalis bruised the psyche of every Punjabi through the heinous crime of beadbi of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji during their tenure. The perpetrators of this unpardonable crime evaded punishment due to lack of intent by Congress and Akalis. Now our government has passed the historic Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026 thereby stipulating harsher punishment for beadbi.”
He said, “The sole representative of the family, which had felicitated General Dyer, the perpetrator of Jallianwala Bagh massacre on April 13, 1919, by hosting a dinner for him after this heinous incident, preferred to abstain on this important day from the house. They remained away from the house because they were well aware of the fact that they were bound to be exposed. The hands of these leaders are drenched with the blood of the innocent people and even the desecration of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji for which they can never be forgiven.”
Addressing the gathering, senior AAP leader and Punjab Prabhari Manish Sisodia said, “CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the registration for this scheme has started today. If Babasaheb had not framed the constitution then such functions will not have taken place. In Delhi we had installed the pictures of Babasaheb Ambedkar and Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh during their stint in government but these were removed as soon as BJP came into power because BJP hates these leaders.”
He added, “The PM Modi led Union government is making strenuous efforts to deprive the residents of their right to vote just to backstab Babasaheb. Punjab has the first SC Finance Minister in the form of Harpal Cheema just because of twin pillars of Education and Financial empowerment which was the basis of the ideology of Babasaheb. The AAP government is making strenuous efforts to realize the aspirations of Babasaheb Ambedkar and Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh.”
Prominent amongst others present on the occasion included Cabinet Ministers Aman Arora, Harpal Singh Cheema, Dr. Baljeet Kaur, Harbhajan Singh ETO and Mohinder Bhagat, senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia, Lok Sabha MP Dr. Rajkumar Chabbewal, Chairman Punjab State Cooperative Agriculture Development Bank Pawan Kumar Tinu and others.
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*Kultar Singh Sandhwan appeals to take precautions to protect wheat crop from fire*
*District officials directed to send report on crop damaged due to fire in village Sandhwan and Kothe Gajjan Singh*
Chandigarh 14 April 2026:Speaker Punjab Vidhan Sabha Sardar Kultar Singh Sandhwan expressed deep grief over the destruction of wheat crop due to fire in village Sandhwan and Kothe Gajjan Singh. He directed SDM Kotkapura to send report of damage immediately and expedite the compensation process.
He appealed to the farmers to take necessary precautions to protect wheat crop from fire, so that such incidents can be avoided.It is worth mentioning that about 8 acres of wheat crop in village Sandhwan and about 10 acres of wheat crop in Kothe Gajjan Singh were destroyed due to fire.
Speaker Sandhwan urged the farmers for caution till harvesting of wheat is not completed. He highlighted that strong winds due to rising heat temperature, short circuits of electricity, or bidi- cigarettes used by workers are the main reasons for such incidents.
Due to unpaved roads, he added that there may be a delay in reaching the spot, so it is necessary to be prepared in advance at the village level.
He appealed the farmers to adopt the following precautions:
Wheat near the transformer should be harvested in advance.
If water is not required, the transformer switch should be kept off.
Availability of water should be ensured in the fields and water should be kept standing in the ditches.
Iron tanks should be filled with water and kept at common places and pipes should be arranged.
Big spray pumps should be kept ready and their contact numbers should be shared.
Small spray pumps should also be kept ready with water and petrol.
Fire extinguisher cylinders should be purchased jointly.
Laborers should be asked to be careful while using fire.
A team of village youth should be kept ready to extinguish the fire.
Plough cultivator should be kept in the field so that it can be used immediately when needed.
Every farmer should have the necessary contact numbers (Gurdwara Sahib, electricity grid etc.).
During these days, one should try to stay away from alcohol etc. so that farmers can remain alert at all times.
Finally, he said that if these precautions are adopted, the crop can be saved to a large extent from unwanted incidents like fire.