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Aam Aadmi clinics; old wine in new bottles: Warring

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IEP CHANDIGARH, January 27

Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring today described as merely publicity stunt the opening of the Aam Aadmi clinics in Punjab saying, it was a classic case of old wine in new bottles as the government was only renaming the existing health facilities. 

Besides, the PCC president remarked, these clinics looked more like Aam Aadmi Party offices and extension counters than health centres.

Reacting to the opening of the clinics in Punjab, he pointed out, that the state government was only renaming the already existing facilities in the and naming these as “Aam Aadmi clinics” as its purpose was more to gain political mileage than provide healthcare to the people.

Warring said, in the mad race of getting the numbers of so called clinics jacked up, the AAP government had replaced the historic and religious names of various centres including the one in Amritsar which was named after one of the Panj Pyaras.

He asked as why these clinics were not named as “government clinics” and why as Aam Aadmi clinics with Chief Minister’s photograph.

Who is paying for it, the government or the AAP? he asked, while asserting that the names of these clinics must be changed. He also hinted at initiating legal course for the same. 

“First of all there was no need to open such clinics as Punjab already has a robust healthcare system which was proved by the fact that the government was only renaming the existing healthcare facilities and superimposing party name on them which is illegal”, he said, while adding, “it was only trying to propagate and publicise its party name”.

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PM interacts with students, teachers and parents at Pariksha Pe Charcha 2023

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In the 6th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC), the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, interacted with students, teachers and parents today at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi. He also witnessed the exhibits of students showcased at the venue before the interaction. Pariksha Pe Charcha has been conceptualised by the Prime Minister wherein students, parents, and teachers interact with him on various topics related to life and exams. About 38.80 Lakh registrations have taken place this year from 155 countries in this year’s edition of PPC.

Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister highlighted that this is the first time that Pariksha Pe Charcha is taking place during the Republic Day celebrations and noted that those visiting New Delhi from other states also got a glimpse of the Republic Day. Throwing light on the importance of Pariksha Pe Charcha for the Prime Minister himself, he pointed out the millions of questions that are posed as part of the programme and said that it gives him insight into the minds of the young generations of India. “These questions are like a treasure trove for me”, the Prime Minister said. He pointed out that he would like the compilation of all these questions which can be analysed by social scientists in the coming years giving us a detailed thesis about the minds of young students at such a dynamic time. 

On handling disappointment

Addressing a question regarding family disappointment in the case of poor marks from Ms Ashwini Kendriya Vidyalaya student from Madurai, Tamil Nadu,  Navtej from KV, Pitampura Delhi  Delhi, and Priyanka Kumari from Navin Balika School in Patna the Prime Minister said that there is nothing wrong with family expectations. However if these expectations, he said, are due to social status-related expectations then it is concerning. Shri Modi also talked about ever-increasing standards of performance and growing expectations with every success.  He said it is not good to be bogged down by the surrounding web of expectation and one should look inwards and link the expectation with one’s own capabilities, needs, intentions and priorities. Giving the example of the game of cricket where the crowd keeps on rooting for fours and sixes, the Prime Minister said that a batsman who goes out to bat remains unperturbed even after so many people in the audience plead for a six or a four. Drawing the link between the focus of a batsman on a cricket field and the minds of students, the Prime Minister said that the pressure of expectations can be obliterated if you remain focused. He urged the parents to not burden their kids with expectations and asked the students to always evaluate themselves according to their potential. However, he told the students to analyse the pressures and see if they are doing justice to their own potential. In such a situation these expectations may spur better performance.

On preparation for exams and time management

Addressing the questions about not knowing where to start the preparations for the exam and the stressful situation leading to forgetfulness from Arushi Thakur a class 11th student from KV, Dalhousie, and questions about time management during exams from Aditi Diwan from Krishna Public School, Raipur the Prime Minister stressed the importance of time management in general life with or without exams. He said work never tires, in fact not working tires a person. He asked students to note down the time allotment to various things that they do. He said that it is a general tendency that one devotes more time to the things that he likes. He said while allocating time to a subject, one should take up the least interesting or most difficult subject when the mind is fresh. Instead of forcing one’s way through, students should tackle the complexities with a relaxed mindset. The Prime Minister asked if the students have observed the time management skills of mothers working at home who perform every chore in a timely manner. He also added that they barely get tired by doing all their work but also find the time to engage in some creative work in the remaining time. The Prime Minister pointed out that by observing their mothers, the students can understand the significance of micro-management of time and thereby dedicate particular hours to each and every subject. “You must distribute your time for greater benefits”, the Prime Minister remarked.

On unfair means in exams and taking shortcuts

Rupesh Kashyap, a Class 9th student from Swami Atmanand Govt School in Bastar asked about ways of avoiding unfair means in the exams. Tanmay Biswal of Konark Puri Odisha also asked about the elimination of cheating in the examination. The Prime Minister expressed happiness that students had raised the topic of finding ways to deal with malpractices during the exam and pointed out the negative change in the morals where a student takes pride in fooling the supervisor while cheating in an exam. “This is a very dangerous trend”, the Prime Minister said as he asked the society as a whole to ponder about it. He also noted that some schools or teachers who run tuition classes strive for unfair means so that their students excel in the exams. He also asked students to refrain from wasting time in finding ways and preparing cheating material and spend that time in learning. Secondly, “In these changing times, when life around us is changing, you have to face exams on every step”, the Prime Minister said as he noted that such people can only clear a few exams but eventually fail at life. “Life cannot be successful with cheating. You may clear an exam or two but it will remain questionable in life”, he added. The Prime Minister told the hard-working students not to despair at the temporary success of the cheaters and said that hard work will always benefit them in their lives. “Exams come and go but life is to be lived fully”, he said. Giving the example of people at a railway station who cross the platforms by making a way on the railway tracks instead of crossing the foot overbridge, the Prime Minister pointed out that shortcuts will not take you anywhere and said, “Shortcuts will cut you short.”

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AMAN ARORA ANNOUNCES 5K EWS FLATS FOR MOHALI ON REPUBLIC DAY

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IEP Chandigarh/SAS Nagar, January 26

Punjab Housing & Urban Development, Information & Public Relations, New & Renewable Energy Sources and Printing & Stationery Minister Mr. Aman Arora on Thursday unfurled the Indian Nation Flag at Shaheed Major Harminder Pal Singh Government College, Phase-6, SAS Nagar (Mohali) to mark the celebrations of 74th Republic Day.

Addressing the district level R-Day function, Mr. Aman Arora announced that Punjab Government has proposed to construct 25000 EWS Flats across the state and the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) will construct 5000 flats for economically weaker sections (EWS) in the city under first phase of the scheme to realise the dream of Chief Minister S Bhagwant Mann to ensure roof for all. These EWS housing scheme flats, to be constructed on 75 acres of land, will be launched soon.

Recalling the contribution of Baba Sahib Dr. BR Ambedkar and other distinguished members of the Constitution Drafting Committee, who had drafted the Constitution of India, Mr. Aman Arora said that on this day in 1950, the Indian Constitution came into force.

Highlighting the achievements of the state Government, the Cabinet Minister said that Mann Government is working in mission mode to achieve the goal of Rangla Punjab. Around 26000 government jobs have been provided to youth and the services of 9000 employees have been regularised in just 10 months after coming to power.

To Ensure the best possible healthcare services to the people as promised by the Aam Aadmi Party before the polls, he said that as many as 400 more Aam Aadmi Clinics will be launched tomorrow, taking the total count of these clinics to 500. 300 units of electricity per month is being provided free and over 90 per cent families have been receiving zero bills in the state. The state government has launched the ‘School of Eminence’ project to ensure quality education to children, under the project, 117 schools will come up across the state.  

Mr Aman Arora said that the Housing and Urban Development department has taken various citizen-centric decisions including exempting 5773 villages from getting NOC prior to registration of revenue land in rural areas, delegating powers of regulatory approvals to special urban development authority level. Apart from this, regularisation of plots and buildings, change of ownership, and procuring NOCs, etc are now just a click away, that too in a mandated timeline, besides, introducing a facility for online submission and processing of applications on the regularisation portal for obtaining NOC in 15 working days. Powers for approval of Building Plans and grant of Completion Certificate of standalone industries including compounding of standalone industries, outside MC Limit, have been delegated to the Director of Factories so that the industrialists need not to apply at two separate departments for getting the Building Plans of their factories approved.

Special attention is being given for beautification, widening of roads and new roundabouts for Mohali, the model city of Punjab. Apart from this,  GMADA has allocated four dedicated sites to the Municipal Corporation, SAS Nagar for developing market space, which will exclusively cater to street vendors of the city.

Meanwhile, the Cabinet Minister inspected the parade. Punjab police personnel, NCC cadets and Band groups of various schools participated in March past. Cycle rally was also organised in which various sports persons participated and delivered the message for the creation of a healthy society. Various departments which include Health, Police, Agriculture, Forest, Verka, Employment Generation,Punjab Pollution Control Board and PSPCL presented their different schemes and achievements through the attractive tableaus.

Cultural programme was the major attraction in which students of various schools presented cultural items. Freedom fighters of village Jhajjon Gurdeep Singh and Sawarn Singh were honoured by the cabinet minister during the function. Freedom Fighter Kehar Singh of village Basman was honoured by the district administration at his residence.

During the function, the persons who had performed well in various fields were also honoured by the chief guest.

The District Administration also honoured the chief guest Mr. Aman Arora.

MLA Mr Kulwant Singh, Chairperson District Planning Board Ms Prabhjot Kaur, DIG Rupanagar Range Mr Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, Deputy Commissioner Ms Aashika Jain, SSP Dr. Sandeep Kumar Garg, Commissioner Municipal Corporation Ms Navjot Kaur and other officials were also present in the function.

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74 th Republic Day, celebrated in the Model Jail, Chandigarh.

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IEP Chanidgarh

74 th Republic Day, was celebrated in the Model Jail, Chandigarh.

Sh. Deepak Purohit, IPS, Inspector General of Prisons, U.T., Chandigarh was

the Chief Guest of the occasion. He was accompanied by Dr. Palika Arora,

PCS, Addl. IG Prisons, UT Chandigarh, Sh. Amandeep Singh, Addl.

Superintendent Jail, Sh. Parmod Khatri, DSJ, Sh. Parveen Kumar, DSJ, Sh.

Mukesh Goel, DSJ and Asstt. Commandant, CRPF. The programme started

with the Guard of Honour. Hoisting of National Flag was followed by National

Anthem. Prisoners also sung Patriotic Song “Mera Rang De Basanti Chola”

prepared by the prisoners. The whole environment filled with sprit of love for

the Nation.

The Inspector General of Prisons also addressed the gathering

and stated that the Jail authorities are committed for the welfare and

rehabilitation as per the law of the Nation. He motivated the inmates as well

as the staff for the integration and development of the Nation. He

announced that 60 days remission is being given to the inmates of Model

Jail, Chandigarh. The STD facility is being extended daily for 7 minutes. The

proposal in this regard is being sent to the Chandigarh Administration.

Further, the wages of the inmates are proposed to be enhanced from Rs. 90,

100 and 110 to Rs. 130,140 and 150 respectively on the recommendations

of Wages Fixation Committee. Three convicts have been released on the

occasion of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav IInd phase on receipt of approval of

Govt. of India, New Delhi and two other have been released after getting the

remission by IG Prisons. He further added that he hope that inmates will

maintain discipline and perform work for the betterment of jail. Before

departure, the Chief Guest distributed the sweets amongst the prisoners and

staff.

Chandigarh, Haryana

IIM Rohtak honours eminent stalwarts at Annual Alumni Meet – Aluminati 2023

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IEP Chandigarh

Indian Institute of Management Rohtak hosted the annual alumni meet, Aluminati 2023, on the

22 nd of January 2023. After a gap of 2 years on account of COVID, the 9 th edition of the annual

alumni meet was held in the physical mode at the IIM Rohtak campus. The meet was attended by

alumni of all batches that graduated in the last 10 years. The institute also gave away IIM

Alumni Awards 2023 for the contribution of the awardees in the fields of public service and

social welfare. This is a one-of-a-kind initiative taken by an IIM. Shri Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar,

Advisor to Lt. Governor, Jammu & Kashmir and the alumni of IIM Ahmedabad, was honoured

with the IIM Alumni Award 2023 for exemplary contribution in public service and

administration. The institute also honoured Dr. Vineet Mishra, Director, Institute of Kidney

Diseases and Research Centre, Ahmedabad, with the Non-Alumni Award 2023 for exemplary

contribution in social service.

Prof. Dheeraj Sharma, Director, IIM Rohtak set the tone of the event by addressing the alumni

community. Speaking about the importance of culture in the IIM system, he said, “A sense of

ownership is what builds the culture of an institute. Hence, apart from creating responsible

managers and leaders, the IIM system ensures that its alumni internalise this value system. The

culture becomes a way of life for an IIM alumnus as they become the flag bearers of the system

in the corporate world and contribute continuously to the development of the nation.” The IIM

Rohtak alumni appreciated the efforts of the institution’s leadership in building the largest and

one of the finest management institution in the country. 

Shri Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, while addressing the  gathering of students and alumni said, “A good

learning is never wasted. One should always be able to learn and relearn based on the

requirement of the job and organisation. If you have the right potential, power, and knowledge,

you can always contribute to the society in the right manner.” He advised the students and

alumni to work with persistence and conviction. It is not only about the learnings from the

faculty, but also peer learning. “You must always have a positive outlook for learning, look at a

problem with the view of finding a solution to it.” Shri Bhatnagar’s development work in J&K

was greatly appreciated. Particularly, the sixfold increase in the number of projects executed and

completed in last few years in comparison with 2018-19 was a historic achievement for the

progress and development of J&K post revocation of article 370.

While sharing his experience of being able to contribute to the society, Dr. Vineet Mishra said,

“When you are ask favours for the welfare of the society, people are always ready to help if your

intentions are genuine. One should always be willing to seek support with an open mind and a

humble heart. The attitude of a Digambar who has renounced all possessions and attachments is

the right way to approach and devote to social service.” He was appreciated for his One Gujarat

One Dialysis initiative which benefits 3 lakh people annually.

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Hry Chief Minister unfurls the Tricolour at 74th R-Day celebrations in Jagadhri

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IEP Chandigarh, January 26

Haryana Chief Minister said that in the last more than eight years, the state government has done the work of instilling new hope among its citizens by bringing radical changes in the system while working with a new vision of maximum governance minimum government.

 “We have focused on the upliftment and welfare of every individual, as a result of which the graph of the Ease of Living and Happiness Index is continuously rising in the state,” said Sh. Manohar Lal while speaking as the Chief Guest at the 74th Republic Day celebrations held at Jagadhari, Yamunanagar today after unfurling the National Flag.

 Firstly the Chief Minister paid floral tribute to the martyrs at the war memorial.  He inspected the parade by contingents of Haryana Police, Women Police Contingent, Home Guard, NCC Battalion and Scouts, etc.

 The Chief Minister called upon the citizens that on this Republic Day, each one of us should take a pledge to keep national unity and integrity intact and work unitedly for the happiness and prosperity of the country and the state.

 While addressing, Sh. Manohar Lal said today is a great day in the history of our country when we got the pride of being the citizens of the world’s largest republic, India.  On this day, 73 years ago, a new sun of the Republic rose in our country.

 “I urge the citizens to ensure their participation in the welfare of the society and take a resolve, I will take only what I deserve, I should get what I am entitled to, and will not take any benefit that I am not entitled to,” asserted the Chief Minister.

 We are proud of being called as ‘government of portals’

 Sending a strong and clear message to those who call ‘Manohar Sarkar’ a government of portals, the Chief Minister said, we have ensured the maximum use of IT in the governance so as to minimize human intervention.  The result of this is that today people are getting government services, schemes and other benefits at their doorstep.

 “Our government is often called the ‘government of portals’.  I am proud of being called as ‘government of portals’, through these portals we have introduced paperless and faceless governance in Haryana. During our tenure, we have launched more than 100 apps and portals that have ensured transparency in the distribution of benefits of schemes and services.  Now every eligible person is getting their benefits, while the ineligible ones are being identified,” said Sh. Manohar Lal. 

He said that it is only because of the portal system that today the benefits of Shagun Yojna, old age pension, and scholarships of students are being directly reached to the accounts of the beneficiaries with just one click.

“The subsidy to the farmers for buying fertilizer, seed, machinery subsidy, crop compensation, and crop purchase money is also being directly transferred into the accounts of the farmers.  Besides this, it is only because of these IT reforms that now the farmers do not have to make rounds of the offices of the Patwaris to get the Fard (Jamabandi) for their land.  Now they can get the same with just one click.  Youth wishing to go abroad can also upload the necessary documents online while sitting at home to get their passports,” asserted Sh. Manohar Lal

 PPP a key document in delivering the benefits of citizen-centric services at the beneficiary’s doorsteps

 The Chief Minister said that because of this portal, Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi’s vision of the one nation-one ration card has come true.  Haryana too has started the facility of giving online ration cards to BPL families.  Now BPL families are getting automated ration cards.

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Hry CM announces Rs 90 crore for the development of Tejli Stadium

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IEP Chandigarh January 26

On the occasion of Republic Day, the Chief Minister unfurled the National Flag at Tejli Stadium in Jagadhari in Yamunanagar district and extended greetings for Basant Panchami.

On this occasion, Sh. Manohar Lal also announced to give an amount of Rs 90 crore to the people of the district for the development of Tejli Stadium.  This stadium would be developed in three phases. Spread over 50 acres, this stadium will have all the facilities for indoor and outdoor games, he added.

He said that in the first phase infrastructure and facilities would be provided for indoor sports like Judo, Kabaddi, Taekwondo, Wrestling, Boxing, Lawn Tennis, Archery, Rifle Shooting etc. In the next phase, facilities for

outdoor games will be developed which includes hockey, football, athletics, table tennis, volleyball, basketball, handball, badminton etc. This work will be done by the Sports Department and will be done in about 3 years, informed Sh. Manohar Lal.

The Chief Minister informed the students that on January 27, Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi will interact with the students during ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’. This programme will be broadcasted in all schools at 11 am.

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Yamunanagar Patwari Association expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister for salary hike

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IEP Chandigarh, January 26

The Patwari Association expressed gratitude to Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal in Yamunanagar today for increasing the salary of Patwaris in Haryana. The state government has increased the salary of Patwaris from Rs 25,000 to Rs 32,100.

On this occasion, the representatives of the association expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister and said that under the visionary leadership of the Chief Minister, the state government is working for the welfare of every section including the employees. There was a long-standing demand for salary hike of Patwaris, which has now been fulfilled by the state government.

It is worth mentioning that during the recent meeting of the Patwari Association with the Chief Minister regarding the hike in salary of patwaris, the Chief Minister assured that the pay scale of Patwaris would be increased by January 26 and on January 24, the state government issued a notification to increase the salary of Patwaris.

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Haryana’s tableau gives immortal message of Srimad Bhagavad Gita to entire world at Kartavya Path

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IEP Chandigarh, January 26

Haryana’s Tableau today gave the immortal message of Srimad Bhagavad Gita to the entire world during the Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path. Through the tableau, based on the theme of International Gita Mahotsav (IGM), the spectators get a glimpse of the ‘Virat Swaroop’ of Lord Krishna.

An official spokesperson said that Kurukshetra is known as one of the oldest pilgrimage places in the world and the Vedas and Puranas were composed on the banks of the holy river Saraswati here. During Mahabharata, the eternal message of Srimad Bhagavad Gita was delivered by Lord Krishna to Arjuna in the battlefield of Kurukshetra; hence Kurukshetra is identified as the birthplace of the Gita.

Keeping this relevance of Gita in mind, Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi called for its recognition to the country and the world. Giving a concrete shape to this thought, under the leadership of Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal; the birthplace of Gita is being given recognition globally and the ‘International Gita Mahotsav’ has also been organized under this series in the country as well as abroad; with the work to spread the universal and inspirational message of Gita to the masses to enlighten peace, harmony and universal brotherhood in the world.

Glimpse of Lord Krishna’s Viraat Swaroop, imparting knowledge of Gita to Arjuna in tableau

The spokesperson further said that the tableau depicted Lord Krishna serving as the charioteer of Arjuna and imparting the knowledge of Gita to him. In the foreground of the tableau are the visions of Lord Krishna’s ‘Virat Swaroop’, as displayed by him in front of Arjuna on the battlefield. The displayed statue of Virat Sawroop showed 9 heads of Lord Vishnu namely Agni, Narasimha, Ganesha, Shiva, Vishnu, Brahma, Ashwini Kumar, Hanuman and Parshuram. The Divya Sarp is covering the head and Shri Vishnu carrying Sword, Trishul, Lotus, Sudershan Chakra in right hand and Shankh, Barcha, Dhanush, Naag, Gada in left hand.

Created on a circular platform, the entire bottom section is created in an intricate design with Sheshnag and waves. The final part of the tableau depicts a grand chariot with four horses in the Kurukshetra battlefield. Haryana’s grand tableau on the Kartavya Path managed to leave an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of the spectators.

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WITH COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT STATE WILL SHINE LIKE ‘KOHINOOR’ GEM WITHIN AN YEAR, ASSERTS CM

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IEP Bathinda, January 26

The Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said that with the strenuous efforts of the state government, the state will shine like the precious ‘Kohinoor’ gem during the current year by witnessing a holistic development in every arena.

Addressing the gathering here after unfurling the national tricolor during a function to mark Republic Day here at Shaheed Bhagat Singh Sports Stadium, the Chief Minister gave a clarion call to people to extend fulsome support and cooperation to the state government. He urged the Punjabis residing across the globe to help the state government in restoring the pristine glory of the state.  Bhagwant Mann vowed to take Punjab to new heights adding that the state government is committed to carve out an egalitarian society which our great martyrs and national leaders had envisioned.

The Chief Minister also said that as a colony of British Empire our country had suffered a lot but the brave and determined heroes of our freedom struggle made enormous sacrifices to remove the shackles of foreign imperialism. He said that is on record that more than 90% of the great patriots who laid down their lives or were subjected to British tyranny in one form or other were Punjabis. Bhagwant Mann said that a string of gems like Baba Ram Singh, Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh, Shaheed Rajguru, Shaheed Sukhdev, Lala Lajpat Rai, Shaheed Udham Singh, Kartar Singh Sarabha, Diwan Singh Kalepani and many others, shed their blood to achieve an independent nation for us.

The Chief Minister asserted that even today Punjabis are at forefront to safeguard the borders of the country. He said that Punjabis led the nation from the front whenever India faced any challenge from internal or external aggression. It is a known fact that the hard working and resilient farmers of the state have played a crucial role in making the country self-reliant in food production, Bhagwant Mann added.

The Chief Minister bemoaned that even 75 years after Independence the dreams of our freedom fighters and great national heroes like Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh and Baba Sahib Dr BR Ambedkar remain unfulfilled. He said that people had high hopes from the successive governments that assumed power in the state through the decades after independence, but most served to dash these hopes because corruption, poverty, unemployment and many other ills are still deeply embedded in the state. Bhagwant Mann said that Aam Aadmi government which assumed the charge of office early this year has come like a breath of fresh air into Punjab as it is committed to fulfil the aspirations of people of the state.

The Chief Minister said that now the time has come when every Punjabi must come forward for making a ‘Rangla Punjab’. He said that Punjab is a blessed land and now the time has come to resurrect it for ushering a new era of progress and prosperity. Bhagwant Mann said that this will help in reversing the trend of brain drain by opening new vistas for youth within the state. 

The Chief Minister asserted that service of the state and its people is ultimate aim of his life. Bhagwant Mann said that god forbids if he ever indulges in favoritism to his family or relatives then it will be the day of his death warrant. He said that every breath is dedicated for the progress of state and prosperity of its people.  

The Chief Minister further said that after assuming the charge his government is making concerted efforts to restore the glory of state and cherish the aspirations of our great national leaders. He said that in mere first 10 months of its tenure the state government has fulfilled the major guarantees promised to people adding that top priority is being accorded to health, education and employment sectors. Bhagwant Mann said that so far 100 Aam Aadmi Clinics have been dedicated to the people and more than 400 more clinics are being opened on January 27 to provide quality health facilities to the people of Punjab.

The Chief Minister said that 16 new medical colleges are to being established across the state to emerge Punjab as a hub of medical education.  He said that fulfilling the promise of Corruption free governance, the state government has started Anti Corruption Helpline on March 23 on the occasion of Martyrdom Day of Shaheed Bhagat Singh. Similarly, Bhagwant Mann said that the guarantee of 300 units of free electricity per month has also been fulfilled since July 1 adding that 87% of the households in the state have zero electricity bill in the months of November-December, 2022.

The Chief Minister said that within the first few months of the formation of this government, more than 25,886 youths have been given appointment letters for government jobs and the entire recruitment has been done purely on the basis of merit and transparency. He said that it is for the first time that the process of filling 2100 posts in Punjab Police has been issued and it has been decided to fill 1800 posts of Constables and 300 Sub-inspectors every year in coming four years.  Bhagwant Mann said that state government is laying major thrust on putting the state on high growth trajectory of industrial development to open new vistas of employment for youth.

The Chief Minister said that due to massive efforts of Punjab government, entrepreneurs are showing enthusiasm for investment in the state and till yet investment worth Rs. 27,000 Crore has been firmed up in Punjab thereby creating 1.25 lakh jobs for youth. He said that 117 Schools of Eminence have been set up in 23 districts of the state to provide quality education to children.  Bhagwant Mann also announced that in a major decision the state government has decided to deliver the old age pension to the beneficiaries at their doorsteps.

Slamming the union government for deliberately excluding Punjab’s tableau from the Republic Day parade, the Chief Minister said that it reflects the myopic mindset of those in power at the centre. He said that celebration of any national day without showcasing the contribution of Punjab is unimaginable. Bhagwant Mann said that this discrimination with Punjab is totally unwarranted and undesirable.