SANUAR (PATIALA): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday accelerated Punjab’s improvement push on the bottom by launching a collection of main infrastructure and irrigation initiatives in Patiala’s Sanaur constituency, saying ₹87 crore price of highway renovation works alongside ₹27 crore canal lining initiatives that can deliver irrigation water to 40,066 acres throughout 83 villages.
Driving residence a decisive shift from previous governance, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann asserted that whereas earlier governments allowed roads to crumble inside days on account of corruption, the Punjab Authorities has enforced strict accountability with a compulsory five-year upkeep clause for contractors. On the identical time, he underlined that the AAP authorities has not solely expanded irrigation protection considerably from 21,050 acres earlier however has additionally secured Punjab’s rightful 25 p.c share of Bhakra canal water from Haryana by a authorized battle, guaranteeing that farmers obtain their due.
Addressing the gathering, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann acknowledged, “Baffled by the unprecedented improvement of Punjab, the normal events have misplaced their psychological stability. At present, the tempo of Punjab’s improvement is again on monitor and gaining momentum with each passing day. The opposition events will not be in a position to digest it on account of which they’re issuing baseless and irrational statements each day. This displays the frustration amongst the opposition events who’re envious of the event of the state and prosperity of its individuals.”
Highlighting infrastructure improvement in Sanaur constituency, the Chief Minister stated, “At present in Sanaur constituency, a number of new hyperlink roads will probably be constructed, and a few current ones will get a brand new take a look at a value of ₹49.60 crore. Folks will quickly see adjustments within the roads resulting in their villages, and the principle Patiala-Pehowa highway will probably be given a facelift and it’ll quickly turn out to be a four-lane freeway to ease Delhi-bound visitors.”
Emphasising accountability, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “These is not going to be substandard roads like earlier than because the contractors have 5 12 months upkeep responsibility, and any injury means cost withheld, blacklisting, no future contracts and others.”
Underlining the dimensions of the highway infrastructure push, he stated, “It’s a matter of immense delight and satisfaction that the Punjab Authorities has launched into the most important highway development work taken up within the historical past of the state, focusing on to assemble 44,920 km of roads with a complete value of ₹16,209 crore.”
He added, “These roads will all be with the 5 years upkeep clause guaranteeing highest high quality requirements together with the world class highway security options. This transfer is aimed to offer higher mobility and increase rural infrastructure within the state thereby immensely benefitting the frequent individuals.”
On water conservation and irrigation, the Chief Minister stated, “Those that claimed to be the protectors of water have by no means paid heed in the direction of preserving the water whereas the Punjab Authorities is taking up account each single drop of water.”
He added, “As many as 6900 km lengthy, 18349 water programs have been revived within the state to offer water at tail ends thereby immensely benefitting the farmers. Our Authorities has spent ₹6500 crore for rejuvenating the canal system to make sure water reaches at tail ends, and for the primary time 1444 villages of the state have gotten canal water.”
Itemizing achievements within the schooling sector, he stated, “Punjab secured the highest place within the Nationwide Achievement Survey 2024, and it’s a matter of immense delight and satisfaction for all Punjabis that the state surpassed even Kerala on this survey.”
He added, “In the previous couple of years 740 college students have cleared JEE and 1284 have cleared NEET, and 118 Faculties of Eminence are being established, of which 60 have already been opened.”
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann additional stated, “These colleges are serving to proficient college students fulfill their goals and the target is to offer schooling primarily based on college students’ skills and pursuits to allow them to obtain nice success.” He added, “For the primary time 24 lakh dad and mom have participated within the mega PTMs.”
Increasing on schooling reforms, the Chief Minister stated, “All of the streams, together with Medical and Non-Medical, are being supplied to the scholars within the authorities colleges.” He added, “Teaching for prestigious exams like Armed Forces Preparatory, NEET, JEE, and CLAT can also be supplied.”
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “As schooling is the panacea of all of the ills confronted by the society, the Punjab Authorities has prioritized schooling and has taken path breaking initiatives within the schooling sector to rework the lives of individuals.”
Stressing the position of schooling in social transformation, he stated, “No freebie or concession playing cards can get rid of poverty or different social maladies within the state however schooling is the important thing that may pull individuals out of this vicious circle by elevating their way of life.”
He added, “Schooling is the sunshine that illuminates the world by dispelling the darkness, on account of which the Punjab Authorities is laying particular thrust on it.” CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna has been launched beneath which well being playing cards are being issued to all 65 lakh households in Punjab.”
On healthcare supply, the Chief Minister stated, “Each household is entitled to free therapy as much as ₹10 lakh beneath the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY) and over 30 lakh beneficiaries have already acquired well being playing cards. 1.65 lakh individuals have acquired free therapy beneath this scheme, and folks ought to take most profit of those playing cards.”
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann additional stated, “For the primary time within the historical past of the state greater than eight hours of uninterrupted energy had been equipped to farm tube wells throughout paddy season.”
Highlighting energy reforms, he stated, “Farmers at the moment are receiving electrical energy in the course of the daytime for irrigation for the primary time, which has remodeled their lives.” He added, “The Punjab Authorities is judiciously using each single penny of the state exchequer for the properly being of the individuals.”
On Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “The AAP Authorities has launched this scheme to offer ₹1000 per thirty days to all different girls and ₹1500 per thirty days to girls from Scheduled Castes aged 18 years and above.”
Reaffirming fiscal accountability, the Chief Minister stated, “The tax cash of individuals belongs to the state and it’s being spent on the welfare of individuals.” He added, “Taxpayers’ cash is coming again to individuals by improvement, colleges, hospitals and roads, and although the Punjab Authorities has fulfilled all its ensures, efforts for progress of Punjab will additional proceed.”
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “From this stage, we discuss schooling, well being, energy and agriculture, whereas different events focus solely on grabbing energy.”
Taking over opposition events, he stated, “These opportunist leaders are baffled as individuals are not giving them any response and their agenda is confined to the welfare of their households quite than that of individuals.” He added, “They are saying that college students ought to be taught in colleges whereas the Akalis and Congress need to divide individuals.”
Detailing the Sadak Surakhiya Power, the Chief Minister stated, “The AAP Authorities has launched the primary of its sort initiative within the nation, a devoted Sadak Surakhiya Power (SSF) to make sure enhanced safety and to avoid wasting valuable lives on the State and Nationwide Highways. A specifically educated, freshly recruited 1597 personnel are performing because the spine of this power, which has been supplied with 144 absolutely geared up autos.”
He added, “Since its launch in February final 12 months, this power has diminished highway accident fatalities by 48 p.c, in addition to guaranteeing protected return of valuables and cash belonging to accident victims.” CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “The power has been deployed alongside 4200 kilometers of highways susceptible to accidents and likewise acts as a robust deterrent towards visitors violations.”
He additional stated, “Not one of the earlier governments paid consideration to such critical points, on account of which Punjab earlier figured among the many high three states in highway accident casualties.” He added, “This path breaking resolution has been hailed by the Authorities of India and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has lauded it.”
Highlighting governance reforms, the Chief Minister stated, “The ‘Simple Registry’ undertaking has been efficiently carried out throughout Punjab, guaranteeing clear and hassle-free property registration. This initiative has made the registration course of simpler and corruption free.”
He added, “The Punjab Authorities has closed 19 toll plazas, saving ₹64 lakh each day from the frequent man’s pocket.” CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “The Punjab Authorities has fulfilled each promise made to the individuals and can proceed to take action with full dedication.”
On Yudh Nashean Virud, he stated, “The only real agenda of the AAP Authorities is to make sure the progress of Punjab and the prosperity of its individuals. Beneath the ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ marketing campaign, the availability line of medicine has been snapped and smugglers have been put behind bars.” CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “This marketing campaign has turn out to be a mass motion with public help and the Punjab Authorities has not allowed smugglers to flourish at the price of harmless lives.”
He additional stated, “For the primary time, properties of drug smugglers acquired illegally have been destroyed and confiscated to behave as a deterrent.” He added, “The purpose is to place tiffin within the palms of youth by employment so that they keep away from medicine.” CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “The Punjab Authorities is guaranteeing that most youth get jobs in order that they don’t fall prey to social evils.”
Highlighting sports activities and cultural initiatives, the Chief Minister stated, “Punjab will host the Asia Cup Hockey after a protracted hole, with matches in Jalandhar and Mohali.” He added, “The 650th Parkash Purab of Guru Ravidass ji will probably be celebrated in a grand method with a collection of occasions.”
Focusing on conventional political events, he stated, “They’re envious as a result of they can not settle for that the son of a typical man is governing Punjab successfully.” He added, “Folks have misplaced religion in them on account of their anti-people and anti-Punjab stance.” CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “Earlier rulers had been extra involved about their households quite than Punjab and Punjabis, which is why individuals have rejected them.”
On healthcare enlargement, the Chief Minister stated, “The Punjab Authorities has opened 990 Aam Aadmi Clinics, together with 576 in rural areas and 414 in city areas.” He added, “These clinics present 107 medicines and 47 diagnostic checks freed from value, and one other 400 clinics will probably be opened quickly.” CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “Within the final 75 years, no earlier authorities supplied such services, however the Punjab Authorities has ensured healthcare for all.”
On the event, Cupboard Ministers Barinder Goyal and Dr. Balbir Singh together with others had been additionally current.
