Patiala, October 30:

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and National Convener of AAP Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday launched projects worth Rs 75 crore to give facelift to historic Sri Kali Mata Temple.

Addressing the gathering, the National Convener of AAP said that it is the privilege of the state government to initiate these projects of immense public importance. He bemoaned that none of the previous state governments had ever bothered to start these works of immense public significance. Arvind Kejriwal said that fortunately the state government has been bestowed this opportunity by Mata Rani and the work will be collected within a year.

The National Convener of AAP said that the Sri Kali Mata Mandir is one of the most revered and historic temples in northern India. He said that this temple stands as a testimony to Punjab’s rich spiritual heritage and royal patronage.Arvind Kejriwal said that  the main shrine dedicated to Goddess Kali, the temple complex also includes an ancient temple of Shri Raj Rajeshwari Ji, another divine form of Shakti.

The National Convener of AAP said that these two centers of devotion make the complex spiritually significant as well as architecturally unique, blending centuries-old traditions with elements of modern infrastructure. He said that the temple’s importance is evident from the fact that nearly 10,000 devotees visit daily, around 40,000 every Saturday, and the number rises to nearly one lakh during the Navratri festival. Arvind Kejriwal said that the state government has started several Projects worth Rs 73.52 crore to give a facelift at Shri Kali Mata Temple.

The National Convener of AAP said that the Work is underway to ensure clean water for the temple pond will come from the Bhakra Canal and an amount of Rs 1.15 crore has been approved for this project. Likewise he said that temple’s existing sewage system and rainwater drainage network are being upgraded and replaced at a cost Rs 49.06 lakh. Arvind Kejriwal said that Aam Aadmi Clinic is being set up within the temple complex at a cost of Rs 25 lakh which will provide medical assistance not only to local residents but also to visiting devotees.

Meanwhile, the Chief Minister said that enhance the spiritual and aesthetic charm of the temple, a light and sound show will be organized near the pond, modeled after the arrangements at major pilgrimage sites. He said that the project will cost ₹6.78 crore, and tenders for the work have been issued. Bhagwant Singh Mann further said that a lift is being installed in the newly constructed building at a cost of Rs 15.11 lakh.

The Chief Minister said that new passageway is being constructed near the pond to provide convenience to devotees. He said that temple’s new building, corridor, boundary wall, entry gate, and pond projects collectively have also been started. Bhagwant Singh  Mann Daily Langar Seva (community meal) will be started, following Sikh and Hindu traditions, especially for devotees coming from distant or economically weaker backgrounds.

·The Chief Minister said that the temple pond will undergo complete renovation, including desilting, waterproofing, stonework along the edges, and pathway construction.

He said that this project will help preserve the temple’s sanctity and enhance its grandeur while maintaining its heritage architecture. Bhagwant Singh mann said that a proposal has been made to reopen and renovate the rear gate, often used during peak traffic times.

·Additionally, the Chief Minister said that all temple entrances will be redesigned in harmony with traditional architecture. He said that during weekends and Navratri, when large crowds gather, a systematic queue management system with barricaded lanes and signboards will be introduced to ensure orderly and respectful movement of devotees. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that in consultation with urban planning and heritage experts, a comprehensive master plan is being prepared covering future construction, heritage conservation, pilgrimage facilities, sanitation, parking, and traffic management.

The Chief Minister said that to prevent overcrowding and ensure smooth distribution of Prasad, a token system similar to that at Mata Vaishno Devi Temple will be introduced. He said that this will ensure organized, fair, and dignified distribution of offerings adding that for the comfort of elderly devotees, women with children, and persons with disabilities, especially under varying weather conditions, the Sangat Hall will be upgraded into a fully air-conditioned hall.Bhagwant Singh Maan said that it is the government’s duty to preserve the state’s cultural heritage so that younger generations remain connected to their glorious past.

The Chief Minister said that a hall has been constructed within the temple premises for the accommodation of visiting pilgrims, and parking space has been created for 300 vehicles. He said that the state government is fully committed to developing this divine center of faith into an architectural marvel of Punjab. Bhagwant Singh Mann further said that the state government will leave no stone unturned for this noble task.

On this occasion Member Rajya Sabha Rajinder Gupta, Cabinet Minister Dr. Balbir Singh, AAP’s Senior Leader Manish Sisodia and others were present.

Chandigarh:  Gopashtami festival was celebrated with pomp and grandeur at Maat Pitaah Godham Mahatirth located on Banur-Ambala Road, Mohali. On this occasion, devotees expressed their faith by lighting more than 2000 desi ghee lamps. Hundreds of devotees from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh and Delhi participated in the festival worship Gomata.

Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria was chief guest on the occasion. National Award-winning Bollywood actor and producer Vijay Tandon, Senior Vice President of the All-India Agrawal Sammelan (Haryana), Jagmohan Garg, were present as special guests. Social worker Satyabhagwan Singla, President of Sanatan Dharma Baikunth Dham Pradeep Goyal, and Founder of Planet Ayurveda, Dr. Vikram Chauhan were special guests during the occasion.

In the program, Akhil Bhartiya Gao Katha Vachak Shri Chandrakant and bhajan singer Shri Hit Sharan Siddharth Bhaiya ji mesmerized the devotees with their kathas and bhajans.

In the World Record Book (London), the temple has been given the status of being the only temple in the world devoted to parents, which does not have the idol of any deity. Devotees can remember and worship his or her parents in the temple.

Chandigarh, October 29: President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu was accorded a warm welcome by Haryana’s Energy, Transport & Labour Minister Sh. Anil Vijon behalf of the State Government upon her arrival at the Ambala Air Force Station today.

Following a brief interaction with Minister Anil Vij, The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu took a sortie in a Rafale aircraft at Air Force Station, Ambala (Haryana) today. She is the first President of India to have taken sortie in two fighter aircrafts of the Indian Air Force. Earlier, she took a sortie in Sukhoi 30 MKI in 2023.

Air Force Station, Ambala is the first Air Force Station where Rafale aircrafts arrived from Dassault Aviation Facility, France.

The President, who is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces, flew for approximately 30 minutes covering about 200 kilometers before returning to the Air Force Station. The aircraft was flown by Group Captain Amit Gehani, Commanding Officer of the 17 Squadron. The aircraft flew at a height of about 15000 ft  above sea level and at a speed of about 700 kilometers per hour.

Later in the visitor’s book, the President expressed her feelings by writing a brief note in which she said “I am delighted to visit Air Force Station Ambala for my maiden flight on Rafale aircraft of the Indian Air Force. The sortie on Rafale is an unforgettable experience for me. This first flight on the potent Rafale aircraft has instilled in me a renewed sense of pride in the nation’s defence capabilities. I congratulate the Indian Air Force and the entire team of Air Force Station, Ambala for organising this sortie successfully.”

On this occasion, the President was briefed in detail about the technical features, operational capabilities, and the strategic significance of the Rafale aircraft in strengthening India’s defence preparedness.

During the event, Energy Minister Sh. Anil Vij and other distinguished guests posed for a group photograph with the President.

On this occasion, the senior officers of the Indian Air Force, Ambala Divisional Commissioner Sh. Sanjeev Verma, IG Ambala Range Sh. Pankaj Nain, Deputy Commissioner Sh. Ajay Singh Tomar, Superintendent of Police Sh. Ajit Singh Sekhawat, and other administrative officials were present.

Chandigarh, October 29- To ensure that cotton-growing farmers in Haryana receive the full Minimum Support Price (MSP) for their produce, the government has developed a mobile application named Kapas Kisan.The app has been designed to help farmers conveniently sell their cotton after verifying the crop details submitted on the Meri Fasal Mera Byora (MFMB) portal.

Sharing more details in this regard an official  spokesperson said that the Kapas Kisan mobile application has been developed by the Government of India’s enterprise, Cotton Corporation of India Limited (CCI), for the sale of cotton under the MSP scheme during the year 2025–26. The app is available for download on both Google Play Store and Apple iOS.

The spokesperson  further informed that all cotton-producing farmers in Haryana are requested to download the Kapas Kisan app and log in using the OTP sent to their mobile number registered on the Meri Fasal Mera Byora” (MFMB) portal.

After logging in, farmers should verify the details of their cotton-sown land shown in the app with the MFMB-verified land records. Upon successful verification, farmers can book a slot at the nearest CCI purchase center to sell their cotton under the MSP scheme and avail the benefits accordingly.

The spokesperson further said that the  cotton farmers to bring properly dried cotton with a moisture content not exceeding 12 percent to ensure they receive the full MSP for their produce. The CCI has also assured farmers that it will procure cotton of Fair Average Quality (FAQ) grade at the declared Minimum Support Price.

Chandigarh, October 29 – The Haryana Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation has provided financial assistance of Rs. 328.17 lakh to 428 beneficiaries belonging to the Scheduled Castes under various schemes during the current financial year 2025–26, up to September 2025. This amount includes a subsidy of Rs. 32.03 lakh.

Sharing information in this regard a spokesperson of the Haryana Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation said that the Corporation provides loans to individuals belonging to Scheduled Castes under different categories to help them start their own business or self-employment ventures. These categories include the agricultural and allied sectors, industrial sector, trade and business sector, and self-employment sector. Financial assistance is also being provided under schemes implemented with the support of the National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC).

The spokesperson said that under the agricultural and allied sector, loans amounting to Rs. 176.05 lakh have been provided to 214 beneficiaries for activities such as dairy farming, sheep rearing, and pig rearing. Out of this, Rs. 164 lakh has been issued as bank loans and Rs. 12.05 lakh as subsidy. Similarly, under the industrial sector, Rs. 152.12 lakh has been provided to 214 beneficiaries, including Rs. 116.93 lakh as bank loans, Rs. 19.98 lakh as subsidy, and Rs. 15.21 lakh as margin money.

The spokesperson said that the Corporation provides loans or benefits only to identified Scheduled Caste families whose verified annual family income (as per PPP data) does not exceed Rs. 3,00,000 in rural and urban areas. With the cooperation of various banks, income-generating loans are provided for activities such as dairy farming, sheep rearing, animal-driven carts, grocery shops, leather goods manufacturing, beauty parlours, tent houses, bangle shops, tea stalls, welding shops, and band parties, among others. Only those beneficiaries who meet the prescribed income criteria are eligible to avail benefits under schemes supported by the National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC), the spokesperson added.

Chandigarh, October 29- Haryana is fast emerging as one of India’s most dynamic and business-friendly states. Far from being just a land of highways and harvest, it is rapidly transforming into a hub of entrepreneurship, innovation, and industrial growth. Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi, through a series of reform-driven measures and direct oversight, is spearheading this transformation that promises to redefine the State’s economic landscape.

The Cluster Plug and Play Scheme is revolutionizing how industries start and scale in Haryana. Entrepreneurs no longer need to wait for years to get land, utilities, or approvals. Instead, they can walk into ready-to-use, pre-equipped factory spaces and begin production immediately.

So far, 64 projects have been approved, with grant-in-aid totaling ₹318.49 crore. The scheme, now extended till December 31, 2025, offers 50% of project cost (up to ₹5 crore) as government assistance to develop flatted factory complexes over a minimum of five acres. The State has even allowed a 10% cost flexibility to ensure ease in execution.

Chairing a meeting here today, Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi emphasized that this model provides an “instant launchpad” for industries, especially MSMEs, by cutting down gestation periods and offering all basic infrastructure upfront — power, water, connectivity, and compliance under one roof.

The State’s ambition goes beyond cities. Under the Programme to Accelerate Development for MSME Advancement (PADMA), Haryana plans to establish Mini Industrial Parks in all 143 blocks of the State — bringing enterprise to the doorsteps of rural youth.

Each park will house at least ten plug-and-play sheds equipped with shared facilities. So far, 16 applications have been received, 7 projects have secured final approval, and 3 more are in-principle cleared. To support this expansion, a new Umbrella Policy is being framed to provide enhanced incentives to Tier-2 and Tier-3 towns, encouraging decentralized industrial growth beyond Gurugram and Faridabad.

Sh. Rastogi noted that the PADMA initiative is “the rural industrial revolution of Haryana,” ensuring balanced development and job creation in smaller towns and villages.

Commissioner & Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Dr. Amit Kumar Agrawal informed that the state government has eliminated 1,113 compliances across 14 Acts and decriminalized 37 minor provisions, making it easier for entrepreneurs to focus on innovation instead of paperwork.

The simplification includes 842 business-related and 271 citizen-related compliances, with a target to reach 1,500 by December 2025. A Deregulation Committee was set up on August 27, 2025, to adopt international best practices in administrative reform.

Backing these reforms, the Haryana Jan Vishwas Bill, 2025 aims to replace imprisonment clauses with monetary penalties, institutionalizing a culture of trust between government and business.

To ensure integrated planning, every infrastructure project above ₹100 crore now undergoes evaluation by the Network Planning Group and the Empowered Group of Secretaries under the PM GatiShakti framework.

As of October 2025, 55 departments have been trained to use this unified platform for mapping inter-departmental dependencies in power, transport, and logistics projects. The goal is to plan 10 major projects through PM GatiShakti by the end of 2025 — ensuring faster execution and better coordination across departments.

When it comes to women’s safety, Haryana has become a national benchmark. The State operates 33 all-women police stations, 200 Women Help Desks, and the dedicated Durga Shakti Rapid Action Force in every district.

The Durga Shakti App, integrated with Dial 112, provides real-time emergency response. The moment an SOS is triggered, GPS-linked PCR vans are alerted, ensuring swift action. Haryana’s 24×7 command control system has become a model for other states to emulate.

The Government has established a dedicated GIFT Cell (Global Interface for Trade Facilitation) in Panchkula, funded with ₹13.59 crore under the RAMP scheme. Staffed with eight trade experts, the cell assists MSMEs in export readiness, quality certifications, and global outreach.

Officers stationed in Ambala, Faridabad, and Gurugram are helping enterprises participate in international trade fairs and connect with global buyers. The initiative is helping Haryana’s small businesses scale beyond India’s borders.

The Invest Haryana Portal (investharyana.in) has become the single window for all business-related services. Entrepreneurs can now apply for 43 incentives, licenses, and NOCs online.

The State’s digital transformation extends to its youth. HARTRON has set up 86 Advanced Skill Centres, of which 62 are operational, offering training in Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, IoT, Cloud Computing, and Big Data Analytics.

Each year, 25,000 youth are expected to benefit, with a 75% fee waiver for EWS candidates. Additionally, 108 ITIs have been registered as training partners under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, where 4,715 solar technicians have already completed their practical training.

Haryana’s startup revolution is in full swing. With 8,800 DPIIT-registered startups, the State ranks seventh in India, and remarkably, 45% of these are women-led.

The Haryana Startup Policy 2022 has introduced 10 new fiscal support schemes for incubators, while 12 innovation centres are being established — including three by HSIIDC in Sohna, Manesar, and Kharkhoda.

Under the Vehicle Scrappage Policy, 2024, Haryana is incentivizing recycling facilities as legitimate industries. The policy provides grants up to ₹20 crore, 100% stamp duty refund in D-category blocks, and venture capital support for green technology startups.

Additional Chief Secretary, Transport, Sh. Raja Sekhar Vundru, Additional Chief Secretary, Higher Education, Sh. Vineet Garg, Additional Chief Secretary, Social Justice, Empowerment, Welfare of Scheduled Castes & Backward Classes and Antyodaya (SEWA) Department, Smt. G Anupama, Additional Chief Secretary, Town & Country Planning, Sh. AK Singh, and other senior officers were present in the meeting.

Chandigarh, October 29 – The Haryana Government stands firmly with the farmers of the state and is continuously working for their welfare. Every grain of crop is being procured at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) in the state’s mandis. Directions have been issued to officers to ensure that no farmer faces any inconvenience during the procurement process.

Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Sh. Shyam Singh Rana, said this while interacting with media persons after attending the meeting of the District Public Relations and Grievance Redressal Committee held in Charkhi Dadri today.

The Agriculture Minister informed that out of the total 16 complaints presented before the committee, 8 were resolved on the spot, while necessary directions were issued for resolving the remaining 8 complaints.

While interacting with the reporters, Sh. Rana said that the State Government is consistently working for the welfare of farmers. Several welfare schemes have been implemented to increase the income of farmers. According to the government’s plan, the Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana funds will be released soon. Compensation for the crops damaged by excessive rain will soon be transferred directly to the farmers’ bank accounts.

The Minister further said that the district administration is taking continuous action against overloading, and challans worth several lakh rupees have been issued.

Chandigarh, October 29 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said the pace at which India is progressing today is driven by the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi and the revolutionary economic policies of the Central Government. Under the Prime Minister’s leadership, the country realized the concept of “One Nation, One Tax” by implementing GST, which transformed the entire country into a unified market.

The GST reforms have not only accelerated the economy but also made inter-state trade easier and freed traders from the web of unnecessary taxes. The recently implemented GST reforms stand as proof that Prime Minister Modi’s “guarantee” is always fulfilled. These reforms will prove to be a milestone in building an Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India).

The Chief Minister was addressing a programme organized by the Bihar Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Patna, Bihar, on Wednesday.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the Prime Minister’s call for “Swadeshi” and “Make in India for the World” has given a new direction to the manufacturing sector in the country. During his recent visit to Japan, he had highlighted that the vision presented by the Prime Minister will play a crucial role in realizing the concept of an Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

He said that under the Digital India campaign, from UPI to DBT, the digital transaction revolution has promoted transparency and curbed corruption. Today, India’s digital infrastructure has become an example for the entire world. Under the Prime Minister’s leadership, India has increased manufacturing and production, reduced dependency on imports, and emerged as a strong centre of the global supply chain. As a result of the Central Government’s visionary policies and reforms, India is not only moving toward self-reliance but has also established itself as a strong partner in the global economy.

He said that in the past 11 years, there has been unprecedented investment in the construction of roads, railways, airports, and ports. This excellent connectivity is reducing trade and logistics costs for industrialists. To promote ease of doing business, unnecessary laws have been eliminated, processes simplified, and efforts made to free the system from the licence raj. As a result, India has become the world’s fifth-largest economy and is rapidly moving toward becoming the third-largest economic superpower. This is proof of the confidence of entrepreneurs and our collective efforts.

The Chief Minister said that the Prime Minister has given us the goal of ‘Viksit Bharat-2047’. To achieve this goal, we must develop our states. Haryana and Bihar must work together to accelerate the pace of the nation’s progress.

He said that by coming here today, he is witnessing a wonderful confluence of Bihar’s soil and Haryana’s spirit of entrepreneurship. This confluence truly symbolizes the progress of our nation and the resolve of ‘Viksit Bharat’. He said that the relationship between Bihar and Haryana is not limited to geographical boundaries. It is a relationship of love, labour, and trust. He said he takes pride in the fact that he has also worked on the land of Bihar, especially in areas like Sitamarhi and Motihari. He has an emotional and familial bond with the people of Bihar.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the state once labeled as ‘BIMARU’ (backward) is today recognized as the second fastest-growing state in the country due to the double-engine government. Today, Bihar’s GDP growth rate is over 14 percent. It is only because of the government’s visionary policies that Bihar’s per capita income, which was merely Rs 7,914 annually in 2004-05, has now increased more than eightfold to Rs 66,828.

The greatest achievement is that for the first time, a historic transformation has occurred in Bihar’s economy. The industrial sector now contributes 23 percent to Bihar’s GDP, surpassing the share of agriculture. This proves that a safe and conducive environment for industries has been created in Bihar.

He said that from 2016 to 2022, investment proposals worth only Rs 2,500 crore were received. However, in just the last two years, proposals worth more than Rs 12,000 crore have been received—a more than fivefold increase. Bihar is now becoming a state that generates employment. In 2005, the number of startups here was zero. But today, Bihar has become a hub of over 1,500 startups, and the government is providing support to every entrepreneur.

He said that to prepare the youth according to industrial needs, the Bharat Ratna Jananayak Karpoori Thakur Skill University has been inaugurated. It offers industry-based courses to the youth. Besides, the number of engineering colleges has increased from only 3 in 2005 to 38 now, raising the number of technical seats to over 14,000.

Additionally, the state has taken the initiative to give global recognition to local identity. The government’s ‘One District-One Industry’ scheme has brought a revolution in this direction. The best example of this is Katihar’s Makhana, which is now shining in the global market. The Central Government has announced the formation of a Makhana Board to establish it as a ‘superfood’, which has empowered farmers and local industries. He said that the employment generation policies have created new job opportunities by promoting local products and establishing small-scale industries.

The Chief Minister said that to attract industries and deliver products to the market, Bihar has done record work in developing its infrastructure. A network of about 7,000 kilometers of highways has spread across the state. Airports have been inaugurated in Darbhanga and Purnia, and metro service has also started in Patna.

He said that today, Bihar is not just walking on the path of development but running on the highway of progress. A series of policy reforms has been initiated to win investors’ trust. The Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Package 2025 is a historic step. The government has decided to provide free land to investors. In addition, unprecedented incentives such as an interest subsidy of up to Rs 40 crore and SGST reimbursement of up to 300 percent for 14 years are being provided. The decision to develop a Fintech City near Fatuha in Patna has also been made, which will be a modern financial center modeled after Gujarat’s GIFT City.

The Chief Minister said that the state government aims to create one crore employment opportunities in the next five years. For this, there is also a provision to provide assistance of Rs 5,000 per worker per month to eligible industries. A new policy 2022 has been implemented to provide special incentives to the textile and leather industries. Today, the Bhagalpur cluster ranks second in the country in the production and export of silk fabrics. The investment of major companies like Tata and PepsiCo in Bihar marks the beginning of a new era. This is just the beginning. Our ultimate goal is to make Bihar a one-trillion-dollar economy by 2047.

Chandigarh, October 29:

In a major milestone, the paddy arrival throughout the mandis has crossed the 100 Lakh Metric Tonne (LMT) mark with over 97 LMT procured.

Terming the accelerated pace of procurement as testimony to the farmer friendly policies of the Punjab Government led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak said that the necessary arrangements have been made in the mandis with a view to ensure that no stakeholder whether the farmers, Commission Agents (Arhtiyas), Labourers don’t encounter any difficulty. As far as lifting is concerned, more than 77 LMT of the procured crop has been lifted.

Coming to the payments front, the amount in excess of Rs. 21000 Crore stands credited into the accounts of the farmers, said the Minister exhorting the farming community to bring dry produce in the mandis so as to derive full worth of their crop which they have produced with so much hardwork.

Chandigarh, October 29

Taking a step towards resolving the long-pending concerns of the Ministerial Services Cadre, Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, who is also the Chairman of the Cabinet Sub-Committee on Employees’ Issues, said here today that the Cabinet Sub-Committee would recommend to Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to form an Officers’ Committee to study the possibility of framing uniform service rules for the Ministerial Services Cadre across various departments to bring uniformity in the service environment of these employees and removing any existing disparities

During a meeting with representatives of the Punjab State Ministerial Services Union, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema assured union representatives that several of their demands are already under process. He further committed that other legitimate concerns would be addressed promptly, reaffirming the government’s commitment to responsive and transparent governance.

In a series of subsequent meetings, the Finance Minister engaged with three unions from the Education Department including the Master Cadre Union, the Elementary Teachers Union, and the Murh Bahal Kachhe Adhiyapak Union. These discussions centered on critical issues such as pay scales, promotional pathways, and leave entitlements. Finance Minister Cheema instructed the Education Department to expedite the resolution of demands currently under review and directed senior officials to hold regular meetings with the union leaders to address additional legitimate concerns.

The Finance Minister also met with representatives of the Punjab Police Corona Warriors Union. He gave a sympathetic hearing to their issues and assured them that their demands would be considered with empathy. He emphasized that the government remains steadfast in its resolve to address genuine grievances and foster a work environment rooted in equity, respect, and accountability.

Among those who presented their demands and concerns were Gurnam Singh Virk, Tarsem Bhathal, and Anirudh Modgul from the Punjab State Ministerial Services Union; Baljinder Singh Dhaliwal, Gurmeet Singh Bhullar, Daljit Singh Sabarwal, and Amarbir Singh from the Master Cadre Union; Harjinderpal Singh Pannu, Satbir Singh Rauni, Harkrishan Singh Mohali, and Gurinder Singh Ghullewali from the Elementary Teachers Union; Vikas Sahini, Lakhwinder Kaur, and Amandeep Kaur from the Murh Bahal Kachhe Adhiyapak Union; and Amarjit Singh, Gurbaj Singh, Pawanbir Singh, and Jagroop Singh from the Punjab Police Corona Warriors Union.