Punjab News: The state level celebrations of 80th Independence Day in Punjab was celebrated with patriotism and enthusiasm at Firozpur Cantt Board Stadium. After hoisting the national flag, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann greeted the people of the state on Independence Day and mentioned various schemes and achievements of the government. The Chief Minister said that 2026 the year of 'economic freedom' for the women of Punjab Is being made.
More than 65 lakh women received honorarium
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann 'Mavan-Dhiyan Hospitality Scheme' Described as an important step towards the economic empowerment of women. He said that under the plan so far Registration of 74.59 lakh women has happened, while More than Rs 2,274 crore in the bank accounts of more than 65 lakh women The honorarium amount has been delivered. According to the Chief Minister, this has given women the freedom to spend money as per their needs.
Claim of major changes in education
The Chief Minister also mentioned the changes in the education system of Punjab. He said that the state has moved from 27th position to first position in the country in the field of education. of government schools 882 students have appeared for NEET, 361 for JEE Main and 64 for JEE Advanced. Passed the exam. Along with this, teachers and principals are being trained in Singapore, Finland and Ahmedabad.
Emphasis also on health and free pilgrimage
The Chief Minister told that Chief Minister Health Scheme Under this, families are getting cashless treatment up to Rs 10 lakh. Till now more than three lakh patients have taken benefit of it. There itself Chief Minister Pilgrimage Scheme Under this, more than four lakh devotees have visited religious places. Now places like Haridwar-Rishikesh, Khatu Shyam-Salasar Balaji and Mathura-Vrindavan have also been included in the scheme.
Government jobs to more than 69 thousand youth
On the issue of employment, Bhagwant Mann said that his government has started recruitment on the basis of merit and transparent process. Government jobs to more than 69 thousand youth Have given. He said that the aim of the government is to provide better employment opportunities to the youth. Whereas in Punjab from March 2022 Investment of Rs 1.83 lakh crore Claiming to come, he said that this is expected to create employment opportunities for about six lakh youth.
Focus on anti-drug campaign and irrigation
Chief Minister 'war against drugs' Referring to the campaign, he said that till now those related to drug smuggling 56,394 cases registered Actions have been taken and more than 75 thousand smugglers have been arrested and sent to jail. It was also said to strengthen the campaign through defense committees at village and ward level.
In the agricultural sector, he said that by increasing the scope of canal irrigation, about 80 percent Has been done According to the government, now more than 60 lakh acres of agricultural land is getting canal water.
Resolution to make 'Rangla Punjab'
Spectacular march past, Giddha, Bhangra, PT show and various cultural presentations also enthused the audience in the Independence Day celebrations. The Chief Minister said that Punjab made a historic contribution in the country's freedom struggle and now the government is fulfilling the dreams of the martyrs. 'Rangla Punjab' Working to make. Reiterating his resolve to maintain peace, brotherhood and unity of the state, he said that there is no place for politics of hatred and division in Punjab.