Patiala : Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday flagged off 250 new PRTC buses in Patiala, describing the transfer as a serious step in direction of strengthening public transport, producing employment, and accelerating general improvement throughout Punjab. CM Bhagwant Singh Mann outlined his authorities’s twin give attention to infrastructure growth and people-centric governance.
Sharing particulars of the transport growth, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann mentioned, “Right this moment in Patiala, 250 new buses had been flagged off and added to the PRTC fleet. This isn’t merely an enchancment in transport amenities, however a big step in direction of offering individuals with higher, safer and extra comfy journey. It will strengthen public transport and likewise create new employment alternatives for the youth. Within the coming days, greater than 300 further buses can be inducted into the PRTC fleet. The federal government is persistently making such efforts to boost public comfort and transfer Punjab ahead on the trail of progress.”
Emphasising the dimensions of the growth, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann acknowledged, “It’s a matter of immense satisfaction and satisfaction that 254 odd buses and 100 mini buses can be added to the fleet of PRTC by the tip of Might 2026.” He additionally famous that tenders have already been floated for 309 extra buses, additional strengthening the state’s transport community.
Highlighting the employment potential, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann mentioned, “It will pave the way in which for creating employment alternatives for 681 individuals,” including, “Round 110 odd buses had been earlier added to the PRTC fleet in 2024, which had offered employment to 165 individuals.” He additional added, “Tender for induction of 309 extra buses has additionally been floated, which can present employment to 928 individuals.”
Underlining the improved monetary well being of the company, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann acknowledged, “PRTC has registered a 53% enhance in gross income, rising from ₹607.09 crore within the monetary 12 months 2021–22 to ₹927.83 crore in 2024–25.” He added, “Within the present monetary 12 months 2025–26, PRTC is anticipated to cross ₹950 crore in gross income, reflecting practically 57% development.”
Reaffirming the AAP Authorities’s dedication to welfare, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann mentioned, “Since 2022, PRTC has offered free journey facility to 34.63 crore ladies commuters of Punjab at a price of ₹1574 crore.” He additional added, “Beneath the Mukh Mantri Tirath Yatra scheme, PRTC has offered free HVAC bus journey facility price ₹2.21 crore, enabling 9,529 passengers to go to non secular locations inside and out of doors Punjab.”
Linking transport growth with broader improvement, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann mentioned, “With the growth of the bus fleet, individuals in each city and rural areas will be capable to journey safely and comfortably.” He added that Punjab is quickly transferring on the trail of improvement and the federal government is accelerating efforts to bridge the gaps of a long time.
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann mentioned, “Our authorities is enterprise multi-dimensional improvement to revive Punjab to its former glory as a Rangla Punjab.”
Detailing improvement works within the area, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann mentioned, “Since assuming workplace, our authorities has spent roughly ₹400 crore on improvement works throughout numerous departments within the Patiala Rural constituency, remodeling its general panorama.” He additional famous that crores of rupees have been constantly invested since 2022 to strengthen infrastructure and public providers.
On agriculture, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann mentioned, “To make farming worthwhile once more, which had turn out to be a loss-making occupation, our authorities has spent ₹60 crore by means of the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Division on a number of initiatives.”
Highlighting enhancements in healthcare, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann acknowledged, “₹7.91 crore has been spent over the previous 4 years on three initiatives by means of the Well being and Household Welfare Division, whereas an extra ₹14.54 crore is at the moment being spent on increasing healthcare providers.”
On schooling, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann mentioned, “With the purpose of offering world-class college schooling to Punjab’s kids, the federal government has spent ₹825.22 crore on eight initiatives by means of the Faculty Schooling Division between 2022 and 2026, with further initiatives price ₹80.92 crore at the moment underway.”
Specializing in infrastructure, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann acknowledged, “₹6.71 crore has been spent on 17 works by means of the Public Works Division, whereas ₹21.02 crore is being spent on 11 ongoing works and ₹23.03 crore can be spent on 21 further initiatives.”
On rural infrastructure, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann asserted, “₹12.98 crore has been spent by means of the Punjab Mandi Board on eight works, together with repairs, new development, and mandi infrastructure growth, whereas further works are ongoing and deliberate.”
Highlighting flood prevention measures, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann acknowledged, “₹1.27 crore has been spent since 2022 on river cleansing and flood management works, with extra initiatives underway and deliberate.”
On city and sewerage infrastructure, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann famous, “₹1.34 crore has been spent on two works by means of the Sewerage Board, whereas two main initiatives price ₹366 crore are at the moment underway to strengthen infrastructure.”
Detailing city improvement, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann added, “₹42.16 crore has been spent over the previous 4 years on 114 works throughout wards by means of the Municipal Company, with a number of initiatives ongoing and extra within the pipeline.”
On water conservation, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann mentioned, “₹1.24 crore has been spent on underground pipelines and water preservation works by means of the Soil Conservation Division, with ongoing and upcoming initiatives additional strengthening efforts.”
He additional highlighted investments throughout departments together with Rural Improvement, Patiala Improvement Authority, Punjab State Energy Company Restricted, Panchayati Raj, and Water Provide and Sanitation, noting that intensive works are underway and deliberate to strengthen infrastructure and enhance high quality of life.
Searching for continued public help, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann asserted, “To proceed these improvement works on the similar tempo, we require the help and cooperation of all of you.” He added, “I’m assured that simply as you supported our occasion wholeheartedly within the earlier elections, you’ll proceed to face with us within the 2027 elections as effectively.”
