Satauj (Sangrur), August 10:
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday said that the state is witnessing unprecedented development in every sphere as massive developmental works are going on across the state to accelerate the pace of the growth of the state.
The Chief Minister, who was here to review the ongoing development works in Dirbha assembly segment, the Chief Minister said that the work on these projects is going on in full swing and will be completed soon. He said that the projects have been conceived while keeping in view the larger public interests on one hand and to give fillip to the ongoing development of the state on the other. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that there is no dearth of funds for such development works and more such projects will be dedicated to the public in the coming days.
Speaking about the agricultural sector, the Chief Minister said he had promised to ensure paddy transplantation without the use of tubewells. He expressed pride that canal water has now reached even the remotest villages at the tail ends of the state adding that since assuming charge of office, the government has revived 15,947 water channels across Punjab. Bhagwant Singh Mann also mentioned that his government successfully safeguarded Punjab’s water resources from being diverted to other states.
The Chief Minister spoke about the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna — the first-of-its-kind scheme in the country that provides cashless medical treatment up to ₹10 lakh for every resident family in Punjab. He proudly stated that Punjab is the first Indian state to offer such comprehensive healthcare coverage, which will significantly ease the financial burden on the public while ensuring quality health services. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this historic move is aimed at providing universal health care to all the families of the state.
The Chief Minister said that agriculture and farmers have always been the top priority of his government and Continuous efforts are being made to make agriculture a profitable venture. He said that it is a matter of immense pride and satisfaction that farmers shared that there is no shortage of electricity or canal water, and they are receiving an uninterrupted supply. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it is heartening to see smiles returning to the faces of the farmers.
Striking an emotional chord with the people, the Chief Minister said that all the villagers were very close to his heart due to which he loves enjoying every moment with them. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it gives him immense pride and satisfaction in joining the villagers on such occasions due to which he leaves no stone unturned for this. He also handed over a cheque worth Rs 1.76 crore to the village panchayat for further giving impetus to the development of the village.
