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It is commendable that Jan Hit Samiti conducted a half marathon under Drug Free Punjab and Rangla Punjab. Dr. Balbir Singh

It is commendable that Jan Hit Samiti conducted a half marathon under Drug Free Punjab and Rangla Punjab. Dr. Balbir Singh Said, the Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Maan, launched a war against drugs.
The participation of more than a thousand youth in the half-marathon against drugs is encouraging. Baltej Pannu Patiala, December 3:
Jan Hit Samiti, a renowned social service organization in Patiala district, organized a half-marathon against drugs with the support of Patiala Police. Attending the occasion as the chief guest, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh said that the Jan Hit Samiti will make Punjab and Rangla drug-free. The half marathon organized in Punjab against drugs is a commendable initiative.
Encouraging the youth to stay away from drugs and take an interest in sports, the Health Minister said that the Punjab government has waged a war against drugs under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.
While presiding over the program, Chief Minister’s Media Director Baltej Pannu said that it is a commendable initiative of the Jan Hith Samiti to organize a marathon with a large number of youth to mobilize the youth against drugs. He should come forward for social service work like Samiti. Padmashri Jagjit Singh Dardi was also present with him.
Chairman PRTC Ranjodh Singh Hadana and SP Muhammad Sarfaraj Alam inaugurated this half marathon under the leadership of Samiti President SK Gautam and General Secretary Vinod Sharma.
General Secretary Vinod Sharma said that more than a thousand Nojwanas participated in this half marathon in 21 km, 10 km, and 5 km races, and cash prizes were also given to the winners. On this occasion, Tejinder Mehta, Director Punjab State Industry, Colonel Jaivinder Singh, Jasbir Singh Gandhi, Pradeep Joseon, Manjit Singh Brar, Abdul Wahid, DSP Sanjeev Singla, Jaswinder Singh Tiwana, and Colonel Singh, Suman Batra, Dr. Sudhir Verma, and Member Dasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan Shahide Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh State Youth Award Winner Parminder Bhalwan President Youth Federation of India and Governor Awardee Jatwinder Grewal, State Awardee Rupinder Kaur, Jagtar Singh Jaggi Block President AAP, Kundan Gogia, Inspector Jaspreet Singh Kahlo, Survinder Singh Chhabra, Professor Ashok Verma, Prem Sharma Boxing Coach, Gurpreet Singh Gopi Coach, Lt. Jagdeep Singh Joshi, Lt. Amit Kumar, Satish Joshi, Rudra Pratap Singh, Paras Ram, Kunal Kapoor, Dev Dutt, Dr. Bhagwant, Dr. Gorwar, Rames Malhotra, Ram Kumar, Ravi, Upkar Singh were also present. Photo Caption: Dr. Balbir Singh, Baltej Pannu, SP Muhammad Sarfraz Alam, SK Gautam, Vinod Sharma, and others reached the half-marathon race organized by Jan Hit Samiti against drugs.

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Samana residents will get a new bus stand at a cost of Rs 6 crore. Jauramajra

Samana residents will get a new bus stand at a cost of Rs 6 crore. Jauramajra – A state-of-the-art bus stand will be built on 2 acres of land in place of the old bus stand, the Cabinet Minister said. The present government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, believes in working immediately instead of lorries. Samana, November 30: Samana city residents and passengers from the surrounding areas will be handed over a new bus stand at a cost of Rs 6 crore. Disclosing this here today, Punjab Information and Public Relations Minister Chetan Singh Jauramajra said that Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann has fulfilled the long-pending demand of the people of Samana and has also released a grant for the same.

Chetan Singh Jauramajra visited the old bus stand at Samana today, where a new bus stand is to be constructed. He said that the work order has also been issued by issuing a tender for the construction of a new and state-of-the-art bus stand on 2 acres of land here. He said that a solar system and rainwater harvesting system would also be installed on the roof of the bus stand. The Minister for Mines and Geology, Water Resources, Water and Soil Conservation, Horticulture, Freedom Fighters, and Defence Services Welfare, Jauramajra, said that the present government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, does not believe in plowing the fields like the previous governments but believes in doing the work immediately.

Jauramajra said that even during the previous governments, the residents of Samana were engaged in the construction of this bus stand, but this bus stand was never built. But the Chief Minister of Punjab, Bhagwant Singh Mann, understood the problems of the residents of Samana and immediately released a grant for this. He said that the work on the new bus stand is going to start very soon. On this occasion, Mr. Charanjit Singh, Executive Officer, Mr. Barjinder Singh, Principal Architect, Chandigarh, Mr. Bachittar Singh, Senior Architect, Mr. Sanch Kapoor, and Mr. Aniket gave information about the design and other aspects of the new bus stand. On this occasion, Gurdev Singh Gill, Dalbir Singh Gill, Gurpreet Singh Gill, Harpreet Singh, Bikram Singh, Baljinder Singh Pheloke, Gurbhej Singh, Harpavit Singh Gill, Jugraj Singh, Nawab Singh, and others were also present. File photo of Cabinet Minister Chetan Singh Jauramajra.



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PSPCL employee and Indian women’s hockey team player Charanjit Kaur receives a grand welcome at the head office.

Charanjit Kaur, an Indian women’s hockey team member and PSPCL employee, is warmly welcomed at the head office.

On November 30, Patiala

Charanjit Kaur, a senior assistant at Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) and a player for the Indian women’s hockey team, received a warm reception at the PSPCL Head Office in Patiala on Thursday in a heartwarming celebration of her professional accomplishments and athletic prowess.

Charanjit Kaur and six other outstanding Punjabi women were instrumental in helping the Indian team win a bronze medal in the World Masters Asian Hockey Championship, which took place in Hong Kong from November 19–26.

Charanjit Kaur was personally welcomed by PSPCL Director of Administration Jasbir Singh Sur Singh, who acknowledged her exceptional contribution to the national squad. Er. Tej Pal Bansal, the PSPCL Sports Cell’s Deputy Chief Engineer and Technical Co-In-Charge, accompanied Director Admin on this occasion.

Director Admin Jasbir Singh Sur Singh expressed his delight and appreciation for Charanjit Kaur’s accomplishments and praised her commitment to her professional duties at PSPCL as well as her outstanding hockey performance. “Charanjit Kaur embodies the ideal balance of dedication and skill,” he said. Punjab and the country as a whole have gained great pride from her victory in the World Masters Asian Hockey Championship. We at PSPCL are honored to recognize her for her outstanding achievement.”

“PSPCL is putting dedicated efforts into promoting sporting activities among the staff, and in order to enhance the performances of sports personnel of PSPCL, the organization is providing all possible support,” Director Admin said, highlighting PSPCL’s commitment to promoting sports among its staff.

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Punjab Finance, Excise, and Taxation and Planning Minister Harpal Singh Cheema today dedicated a petrol pump of the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) outside Central Jail Patiala to the people.

Chandigarh, December 1: On this occasion, SSP Harjit Singh, SDM Sandeep Kumar, ADC (D) Parveen Kumar, Civil Surgeon Dr. Jugal Kishore, SP Sukhdev Singh Virk, SP Sharanjit Singh, all DSPs, and health department officials, among others, were also present. Speaking on the occasion, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, continuous work is being done for the overall development of Punjab, and under this series, the work of installing new machinery for the work of prisoners inside the jails of Punjab is going on, and 12 petrol pumps are also being installed outside the jails in the state.

He said that so far, four petrol pumps have been set up at Ludhiana, Rupnagar, Hoshiarpur, and Ferozepur, and today the fifth petrol pump has been dedicated to the people of Patiala. He said that with the setting up of the petrol pump, the revenue of the jail department would increase, and this money would be spent only for the improvement of the jail department. He said that this petrol pump (Ujala Fuels), run by the Punjab Jail Development Board and Ça.Hya.C., would also be operated by prisoners with good conduct. He said that those who are serving their sentence in jail for some reason or another will not only improve themselves by staying inside the jail but will also get a chance to perform their duties outside the jail due to the efforts of the Jail Department. He said that this would help the inmates to keep themselves mentally and physically fit and also provide them with income.

Mr. Harpal Singh Cheema said that work is also being done to improve the health of the prisoners in the jails, under which Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh is working for the health of the prisoners at Patiala Central Jail and CM’s Yogshala is also being run. On the occasion, SSP Jails Arun Pal Singh said that state-of-the-art machinery has been installed to add fuel to the Ujala Fuel at Central Jail Patiala, and a petrol pump along with a cafe, bakery, and retail outlet have also been set up. On this occasion, Deputy Commissioner Dharam Pal Gupta, SSP Harjit Singh, Additional DC (general) Roohi Dugg, SDM Sandeep Kumar, Assistant Commissioner Dr. Karamjit Singh, Civil Surgeon Dr. Jugal Kishore, SP Sukhdev Singh, ACS Dr. Jyoti Kaushal, Dr. Parvesh, and DSP Rajesh Chhibbar, among various others, were also present. Caption: Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema inaugurates a petrol pump.

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District Election Officer conducts surprise visits to Booth Level Camps

Special Booth Level Camps to be organized on 3rd December:

District Election Officer: Says, Voters to join the camp for making new votes or corrections in the voter list. Patiala, 2nd December: Sakshi Sawhney, the District Election Officer-cum-Deputy Commissioner, instructed the Booth Level Officers (BLOs) to ensure the registration of the greatest number of youth during the special camps that the district administration is organizing at booths throughout the district while advocating for the maximum participation of youth, particularly first-time voters, in the election process.

The Deputy Commissioner, during a surprise visit to the polling booths at Khalsa College and Income Tax Office, asked the BLOs to work diligently to achieve the target. Appreciating the crucial role of BLOs, the Deputy Commissioner said that these Booth Level Camps are being organized to cover all eligible voters of the district to ensure the participation of all voters in the electoral process, which is the motto of our democracy. He also said that all the B. L. L. Thiyaganjh. are sitting in their respective booths so that the voters can get the facility of various services at their doorsteps. As per the revision schedule, any person who has attained the age of 18 years on or before January 1, 2024, can register himself as a voter. He said that all the officers and employees associated with the improvement work have been asked to give priority to the registration of as many new voters as possible so that no one is deprived of their right to vote.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Commissioner interacted with the people arriving at the booth-level camps and also appealed to them to come forward to register their eligible young children as voters. He informed me that these booth-level camps will be held on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Meanwhile, Sakshi Sawhney scrutinized the forms submitted by the BLOs working at the booth level and directed that the forms that have been submitted in the camp and their booth level report should be submitted immediately after the camp at the District Election Office.

He said that the app developed by the Election Commission for BLOs should be used for the revision of electoral rolls and the creation of new votes so that the work could be expedited. Patiala Tehsildar Jinsu Bansal was also present on the occasion.

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MLA Kohli raised the issue of Patiala’s old bus stand in the Vidhan Sabha.

The Chief Minister’s assurance to solve this issue soon


Patiala, November 28:
The 2-day session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha has started today. In this session, MLAs of Punjab raised the major issues of their respective areas before the government and answered questions. Meanwhile, Aam Aadmi Party MLA from Patiala, Ajitpal Singh Kohli, raised the issue of the old bus stand. Meanwhile, the MLA raised the issue in front of the Vidhan Sabha and said that the government has done a great job by handing over the new bus stand to Patiala, but at the same time, the shops, hotels, street vendors, and jobs of the people around the old bus stand have been cut. No action is required. Chief Minister, Punjab, on this matter. Bhagwant Singh Mann assured that the common people will not be allowed to suffer and that the issue will be resolved soon.
Speaking in the Vidhan Sabha, MLA Kohli said that along with the employment of these shopkeepers, it has also become very difficult for people coming from a radius of about 40 km. The MLA raised the issue that there are historical Gardwara Sri Dukhniwaran Sahib, ancient temple Sri Kali Devi, courthouses, hospitals, and markets near the old bus stand. He said that these people come to Patiala daily for their business or duty and their other activities, due to which they first have to get down on the new bus of Patiala, then they have to come to the old bus station from there and then spend money through some other means. It is necessary to go to your designated place, while the same is the way to return. Due to this, these people have to invest money twice or three times. The MLA told the Vidhan Sabha House that this issue should be solved quickly so that the problems of hundreds of shopkeepers, hawkers, and common people can be removed.


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Overview of the current unemployment situation in India

The National Sample Survey Survey shows a drop in unemployment rates for 15-year-olds in metropolitan areas from 8.2% in January to 6.8% in March 2023, suggesting a possible recovery in the employment market.

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 - Definition of unemployment :  Unemployment refers to the state of being without a job, where individuals who are actively seeking employment are unable to find suitable work opportunities. It is a key economic indicator that reflects the number of people within a specific population who are willing and able to work but are currently unemployed.  

– Importance of addressing unemployment in India :  The issue of unemployment in India is of great significance due to its impact on the overall economic growth and social stability of the country. High levels of unemployment can lead to various socio-economic problems such as poverty, inequality, and crime. Additionally, addressing unemployment is crucial for ensuring inclusive development and improving the standard of living for all citizens.  

Overview of the employment situation in 2022 in India

By 2024–2025, the Indian economy is expected to reach a GDP of USD 5 trillion, and job creation is positively impacted by economic growth. In order to stimulate economic activity, the Budget 2021–22 drastically increased funding for government investment, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the implementation. Strong growth has been further stimulated by Budget 2022–22, where capital expenditures have increased by 35.40% to Rs 7.50 lakh crore from Rs 5.54 lakh crore in the current fiscal year. This expenditure, which represents 2.9% of GDP, will enhance employment conditions in the nation in addition to stimulating economic growth.

The growth of startups, the rise in newly registered businesses, the enrollment of workers in the organized sector, and the employment prospects in emerging industries like AI, cloud computing, data analytics, and automation under IT/ITES are all signs that the government’s persistent efforts to inject capital and boost the country’s economy are beginning to pay off. Additionally, the monthly net addition to EPF subscriptions in 2021 has exceeded the amounts in the comparable months of the year prior to the pandemic in 2019. The demand for MGNREGS work has steadied following the second COVID wave, suggesting that the disruption caused by the pandemic is lessening and that employment opportunities are opening up in other areas.

The Economic Survey noted that employment peaked during the statewide lockdown in 2020. There are more job prospects in India, according to the Quarterly Employment Survey (QES) and EPFO payroll statistics. From July to September 2021, the total employment in nine industries was predicted to be 3.10 crore. The welfare of laborers and workers in both the organized and unorganized sectors is a top priority for the government, which is headed by Prime Minister Shri Narendra.

The All-India Quarterly Establishment-based Employment Survey, or AQEES, offers quarterly updates on employment and associated variables of establishments in nine specific sectors, both organized and unorganized, which make up the vast majority of all non-farm establishment employment. The masonry industry accounted for about 39% of all jobs in the sectors we selected, followed by the education sector (22%), the health sector (10%), and the IT/BPO sector (10%). 5.3% and 4.6% of all estimated workers were employed in the trade and transportation industries, respectively. 32.1 percent of workers were women overall, which is more than the 29.3% reported in the QES’s first round. Just 2% of the anticipated workforce in the chosen industries is made up of casual workers, making up 87% of regular workers.

The largest employer is the IT/BPO industry, which is expected to generate 4.47 million direct jobs in FY 2020–2021. For 14 important industrial sectors, India has announced plans to invest Rs. 1.97 lakh crore in production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes, which would commence in FY 2021–2022. Over the course of the next five years and beyond, the programs hope to significantly increase production, employment, and economic growth. The Finance Minister’s statement about the Union Budget 2022–2023 emphasized the positive response to the PLI initiatives, which have the potential to generate 60 lakh jobs and an additional Rs 30 lakh crore of production over the next five years. Key Starting Materials (KSMs), Drug Intermediates (DIs), Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing, Medical Device Manufacturing, Electronic/Technology Products, Pharmaceuticals Drugs, Products Related to Telecom & Networking, Food Products, White Goods (ACs & LED), Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery, Textile Products, Specialty Steel, and Drones and Drone Components are just a few of the industries where PLI schemes have been introduced.

The Union Cabinet, presided over by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, approved the proposal to offer financial incentives equal to 25% of capital expenditure for the production of goods that make up the supply chain for an electronic product. The incentive outlay of roughly Rs. 3,252 crore and the administrative costs of Rs. 32 crore make up the scheme’s total estimated cost of Rs. 3,285 crore. Road infrastructure, the aviation industry, the start-up environment, and Made in India programs are among the sectors pushing capital expenditure (CAPEX) to increase employment. The aforementioned measures are designed to facilitate corporate operations, foster innovation, establish industry-leading manufacturing infrastructure, empower entrepreneurs, and improve talent development. In India, the number of bank branches has grown dramatically, and this growth is directly correlated with the creation of jobs.

The Aatmanirbhar Bharat Package (ABRY), Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan (GKRA), Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi), Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), and Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY) are just a few of the employment-boosting initiatives that the government has been supporting. October 2020 saw the introduction of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana (ABRY), which provided employers with incentives for new hires and social security benefits amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Up until November 2021, PMMY offers individuals and micro/small businesses collateral-free loans up to Rs. 10 lakh, with a total sanctioned sum of Rs. 31.28 crore.

A significant credit-linked subsidy program called the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) aims to create self-employment prospects by establishing microenterprises in the non-farm sector. Launched in June 2020, the Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan (GKRA) aims to engage in 125 days of work to increase employment and livelihood prospects for migrant workers returning home and affected individuals living in rural regions. The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) is a demand-driven wage employment program that offers households whose adult members volunteer to perform unskilled manual labor at least one hundred days of guaranteed wage employment per financial year.

Since 2016, PMRPY has been in place to encourage firms to hire new employees and integrate undocumented individuals into the formal labor force. With the use of the National Career Service Portal (NCS) initiative, the National Employment Service will be able to offer a range of employment-related services, such as career counseling, job matching, apprenticeships, internships, and vocational coaching. The adoption of cutting-edge technology like automation, robotics, AR/VR, data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) is predicted to shape future job roles in important industries.

II. Causes of Unemployment in India

 - Population growth and overpopulation

 II. Causes of Unemployment in India – Population growth and overpopulation have been identified as one of the key factors contributing to unemployment in India. With a rapidly growing population, the job market is unable to keep up with the demand for employment opportunities, resulting in high levels of unemployment. Additionally, overpopulation puts strain on resources and infrastructure, making it even more challenging to create enough jobs for everyone.  

– Lack of job opportunities in rural areas  is another significant factor contributing to unemployment in India. Many rural areas lack industries and businesses that can provide employment opportunities, forcing people to migrate to urban areas in search of work. This further exacerbates the problem of unemployment as the job market in cities is already saturated. Additionally, limited access to education and skills training in rural areas hinders the ability of individuals to compete for available jobs, perpetuating the cycle of unemployment.  

– Skill mismatch and inadequate education system also contribute to the problem of unemployment in India. Many individuals may not have the necessary skills or qualifications required for the available job opportunities, leading to a mismatch between the skills of the workforce and the demands of the job market. Furthermore, the education system in rural areas may not adequately prepare students for the job market, leaving them at a disadvantage when seeking employment. 

Press Information Bureau. (2022, February 24). Employment Situation in New India. Indicators Back to Pre-Covid Levels but Government Keen on Improving Situation Further, 1 –10(RU-50-01-0059-240222/BACKGROUNDER), 1–10. https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/specificdocs/documents/2022/feb/doc202222418201.pdf

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ED Summons Actor Prakash Raj

Actor Prakash Raj has been called by the Enforcement Directorate to appear for questioning in a money laundering case related to a fraud and ponzi scheme that involves an estimated Rs 100 crore against a jewelry firm located in Tiruchirapalli, official sources said on Thursday.

The probe concerns a case against Pranav Jewellers, a Tiruchirapalli-based partnership firm that was raided on November 20 and where it was alleged that certain gold items and “unexplained” cash totaling Rs 23.70 lakh were taken.

Raj (58) has served as this company’s brand ambassador. Next week, in Chennai, he is scheduled to give a deposition before the federal agency. The actor, who has portrayed a variety of characters in South Indian and Hindi films, has been a vocal opponent of the BJP.

An FIR from the Tamil Nadu Police Economic Offenses Wing is the basis for the ED case.

The federal agency said in a statement on Wednesday that Pranav Jewellers and others allegedly obtained Rs 100 crore from the public under the pretense of a gold investment plan with the promise of large profits.

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World COPD Day Celebrations in Patiala

World COPD day was celebrated by Department of Pulmonary Medicine at TB hospital Patiala. It was organised to spread awareness of this disease which is related to smoking and is the second leading cause of death world wide. It started with a walk from  Sheranwala gate to TB hospital where a smoking cessation clinic was inaugurated by Director Principal Dr Rajan Singla and Civil surgeon Patiala, Dr Raminder Kaur. It is the first clinic in Punjab dedicated to the cause of smoking cessation. Dr Balbir Singh honorable Cabinet minister Punjab sent his best wishes for this good cause. Dr Vishal Chopra apprised the audience about this problem and need for such kind of special clinics.


A painting competition to sensitise the young children about harms of smoking and spread awareness regarding quitting smoking was also held in three rural schools of Patiala. The winners were awarded prizes in this function.


Many NGOs like Lions club Patiala premier, janhit Samiti Patiala, and Indian Medical Association Patiala participated in this program. It was attended by Dr HS Rekhi, MS Rajindra hospital, Dr RPS Sibia, Vice principal Dr Bhagwant Singh, President IMA, Punjab, President Lions club Patiala, and President Jan hit Samiti.

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डिप्टी कमिश्नर ने श्री गुरु नानक देव सलम सोसायटी के सहयोग से सलम बच्चों के साथ मनाई ग्रीन दिवाली

स्लम एरिया में रहने वाले बच्चों के कल्याण के लिए हरसंभव मदद की जायेगी : उपायुक्त

पटियाला, 11 नवंबर:
आज उपायुक्त साक्षी साहनी ने झुग्गी-झोपड़ियों में रहने वाले बच्चों के कल्याण के लिए काम करने वाली संस्था श्री गुरु नानक देव सलम सोसाइटी के साथ तफजलपुरा में झुग्गी-झोपड़ी के बच्चों के साथ ग्रीन दिवाली मनाई।

जिला रेडक्रॉस सोसायटी के सहयोग से हरित दिवाली मनाने के इस समारोह के अवसर पर इन बच्चों से बातचीत के दौरान डी.सी. साक्षी साहनी ने कहा कि जिला प्रशासन स्लम एरिया में रहने वाले बच्चों के कल्याण के लिए प्रतिबद्ध है. उन्होंने कहा कि मुख्यमंत्री भगवंत सिंह मान द्वारा बच्चों को समय का समकक्ष बनाने के लिए सरकारी स्कूलों में विश्व स्तरीय सुविधाएं प्रदान की जा रही हैं। उन्होंने बच्चों को अपने जीवन में लक्ष्य निर्धारित करने और उस लक्ष्य तक पहुंचने के लिए कड़ी मेहनत करने के लिए प्रेरित करते हुए कहा कि जिला प्रशासन द्वारा न केवल बच्चों बल्कि उनके माता-पिता को भी हरसंभव मदद की जाएगी। इस मौके पर उन्होंने श्री गुरु नानक देव सलाम सोसायटी से बीटेक और नर्सिंग की पढ़ाई कर रही छात्राओं को सम्मानित किया और उनके घर जाकर उनके माता-पिता को इस उपलब्धि के लिए बधाई दी।


इस अवसर पर, उपायुक्त साक्षी साहनी ने लोगों से प्रदूषण मुक्त हरित दिवाली मनाने का आग्रह किया, झुग्गी-झोपड़ी के बच्चों के साथ काफी समय बिताया और इन बच्चों के साथ बातचीत की और उन्हें दिवाली उपहार के रूप में स्कूल बैग, पेन, कॉपी और पेंसिल वितरित कीं। उज्ज्वल भविष्य की कामना की I

इस अवसर पर संस्था के अध्यक्ष भान सिंह जस्सी ने श्री गुरु नानक देव सलाम सोसायटी के बारे में जानकारी देते हुए बताया कि यह संस्था पंजाब के कई जिलों में स्लम एरिया में बच्चों को शिक्षा प्रदान कर रही है। उन्होंने कहा कि तफजलपुरा में 2009 से चल रहे स्कूल में पढ़कर बड़ी संख्या में बच्चे आगे बढ़े हैं और अब भी करीब 150 बच्चे यहां शिक्षा प्राप्त कर रहे हैं.
इस अवसर पर संस्था ने योगदान देने वाली शख्सियतों को विशेष सम्मान दिया, जिनमें मैडम बेबी शर्मा, मीनाक्षी, सोनियान, सुखविंदर सिंह, अवतार सिंह शेरगिल, गुरप्रीत सिंह, अमनिंदर सिंह, अमरीक सिंह, भूपिंदर सिंह, करमजीत सिंह, प्रीतपाल शामिल थे। सिंह सिद्धू , अर्जना महाजन और डॉ. सलाम बच्चों के कल्याण के लिए किए गए कार्यों के लिए कुलवंत कौर को विशेष रूप से सम्मानित किया गया।
फोटो कैप्शन- झुग्गी झोपड़ी के बच्चों के साथ ग्रीन दिवाली मनाते उपायुक्त साक्षी साहनी।

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CM KEJRIWAL AND CM MANN LAUNCHES REVOLUTION IN HEALTH SECTOR WORTH ₹1300 CRORES

PUNJAB’s GOVT HOSPITALS TO HAVE FACILTIES AT PAR WITH PRIVATE HOSPITALS

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today embarked on a major campaign for Infrastructure upgradation/ strengthening of Secondary Health Care Facilities across the state at a cost of Rs 1300 crore.

              As a part of this the Chief Minister and Delhi Chief Minister dedicated Mata Kaushalya Hospital at Patiala on Monday, which will cater to the population of around 20 lakh people in and around the historic town of Patiala. This hospital has 300 beds and now another 66 beds are being added in this prestigious hospital. The hospital has been strengthened at a cost of Rs. 13.80 crores and is equipped with facilities of ICU, NICU and others.

              Ushering an era of Health revolution in the state, the Government has announced a Special project for strengthening of Community Health Centers, Sub Divisional Hospitals and District Hospitals in its budget for Financial Year 2023-24 and the project will be carried out in a phased manner at an estimated cost of Rs. 1300 crores. Today the first phase of the project covering 19 District Hospitals, 6 Sub Divisional Hospitals and 15 CHCs has been launched at an estimated cost of Rs. 402 crores. As a part of this project, the government has decided to set up a dedicated Patient facilitation center to assist and guide the patients with regard to the services in the Hospitals, distribution of various specialties and others.

              A fully equipped Modular Operation Theaters (OTs) will be constructed in each of these Health Care Facilities and the Emergency Blocks will be further strengthened with the availability of all equipment including Ventilators, Cardiac monitors and others. The Intensive Care Units (ICUs) will be opened in all the District Hospitals. In a revolutionary step, the Punjab government has also established and operationalized 664 Aam Aadmi Clinics (AACs) in the state in the last one year with an objective to provide primary health care services to the community at its doorstep.

A total of 80 types of medicines and 41 diagnostic tests are being provided free of cost at these clinics. The clinics have a modern IT infrastructure and all the work related to patients’ treatment i.e. registration, diagnosis, drug dispensation and others is carried out on the I.T. tablets provided by the Government.  Approximately 59 lakh patients have visited the clinics in the last one year out of which 9.54 lakh have availed the diagnostic facilities and medicines worth Rs. 40.50 crore have been provided free of cost to the patients through these clinics.

              These clinics are playing an important role in reducing burden on pockets of the common man and also in reducing the patients load on higher Health Care Facilities. Likewise, dedicated centers providing maternal health and child health care services are being set up by the Government and such centers have been dedicated to people at Kharar and Budhlada whereas such centers at Nakodar and Raikot will soon be dedicated to the people. Similarly, a special project to modernize the de-addiction and rehabilitation centers has been envisaged.

              Such modern centers will provide not only the advanced therapeutic facilities/ therapies but also will have a digital infrastructure and will be accredited from the Standard Accreditation Organization. Six de-addiction centers and eight rehabilitation centers have been identified for development as modern centers. Drug addiction will be decriminalized and addiction will be treated as mental health disorder, a new Multi disciplinary approach with in-house/attached Skill development centers with linkages to employment generation schemes along with this Community and NGO participation against drugs will be encouraged.

              The government is laying focus on augmenting the manpower in government hospitals and so far nine super specialists, 299 specialists,1094 Staff nurses, 122 Para medics, 113 clerks and others have been recruited in the Health department. Now with the recruitment of 1866 medical and para-medical staff, the Health services will be further strengthened in the state. A record number of 300 House Surgeons have joined at various District Hospitals and Sub Divisional Hospitals against the meagre No. of 88 House Surgeons in the previous Governments.

              Other than this, the Government has empaneled, on per patient basis, 633 Medical officers, 636 Pharmacists, 429 Clinic Assistants and 172 Sweeper cum Helpers to provide seamless and high quality services to the citizens at Aam Aadmi Clinics established by it. The number of MBBS seats have been increased by 25 each at GMC, Patiala and Faridkot Medical Colleges. Likewise, due to strenuous efforts of the state government, DNB seats have increased from 42 in 1922 to 85 in 2023 and eight new districts viz Fatehgarh Sahib, SBS Nagar, Hoshiarpur, Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Barnala, Kapurthala and SAS Nagar have got DNB seats taking the tally to 14 districts from the earlier 6 districts.

              In order to emerge Punjab as hub of medical education, new Medical Colleges with 100 MBBS seats are being established at Kapurthala and Hoshiarpur at an estimated cost of Rs.415 crores.  In the same manner a minority Medical College of 100 MBBS seats is being established at Malerkotla and a special Punjab Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences has been established at SAS Nagar. With an objective to enhance the health of the society, a special project “CM Di Yogshala” has been launched in Punjab to encourage and provide regular yoga sessions to the citizens.

              The initiative is an attempt to provide a model of yoga which is accessible to all and free for all. More than 300 supervised classes are being held six days a week in different cities of the State in which nearly 10,000 citizens have been participating in these Yoga sessions. About 180 more trainers have completed their training sessions and will start taking classes from October 4th. During the event, Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh and Local MLA Ajitpal Singh Kohli were also present.

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‘Bill Layo, Inam Pao’ scheme – Tax department appeals to people to take advantage of the ‘Mera Bill’ app.

District residents are invited to download the Mera Bill app and win prizes every month under the ‘Bill Layo, Inam Pao’ scheme – Tax department appeals to people to take advantage of the ‘Mera Bill’ app.

District residents are invited to win prizes every month under the ‘Bill Layo, Inam Pao’ scheme by downloading the My Bill App.
Appeal from the tax department to people to take advantage of the Mera Bill’ app
Patiala, September 1:
Deputy Commissioner Patiala Sakshi Sahni has urged the district residents to take advantage of the newly launched ‘Mera Bill’ app of the tax department launched by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. He said that citizens can win 290 prizes worth up to 29 lakh rupees every month under the ‘Bil Layo, Inam Pao’ scheme by getting the bill of the purchased goods and services.


On the occasion of the launch of the Mera Bill’ app today, Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sahni launched the campaign to make people aware of it in Patiala district. They were accompanied by Divisional Commissioner of State Tax Ramanpreet Kaur, Assistant Commissioner Kannu Garg, and the SDM. Dr. Ismat Vijay Singh was also present.
Sakshi Sahni appealed to the people that while buying any goods, they must get the bill from the dealer and upload the bill by registering with the mobile app Mera Bill, launched under the ‘Bil Layo, Inam Pao’ scheme. A draw will be made every month from these uploaded bills. He said that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has started this scheme to raise the awareness of customers in the public interest.
State Tax Divisional Commissioner Ramanpreet Kaur said that petrol and liquor bills will not be able to be uploaded on this Mera Bill app, while consumers will be able to upload bills of any other item above the value of Rs 200. He said that under the leadership of Punjab Tax and Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, 290 prizes will be drawn every month at the state level, and 10 prizes will be given in each district.
Assistant Commissioner of State Tax, Kannu Garg, said that on the first day of this campaign, people were made aware of the ‘Bil Liyao, Inam Pao’ scheme and Mera Bill app in Patiala district today. He said that today at Swami Vivekananda Institute of Engineering Rajpura, Ripudaman College Nabha, and Government College for Girls Patiala, students were made aware of the ‘Bring Bill, Pay Reward’ scheme.
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Photo Caption: Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sahni shares information about the ‘Mera Bill’ app under the ‘Bill Layo Inam Pau’ scheme launched by the Punjab Government through the Tax Department. DCST with them. Patiala Ramanpreet Kaur, Kannu Garg, and SDM Dr. Ismat Vijay Singh is also seen.

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Red Cross St. John Patiala organized a first aid training camp

Patiala, September 1:
According to the instructions of Red Cross National Headquarters Delhi, an eight-day first aid training camp was organized by District Red Cross/St. John Ambulance, Patiala, and after the completion of the camp, the students were given an online paper and a practical test related to first aid. 30 students participated in this first-aid training camp.

Secretary Red Cross Patiala Dr. Pritpal Singh Sidhu said that the purpose of this camp organized under the patronage of Deputy Commissioner Patiala Sakshi Sahni is to help common people in emergency situations like road accidents, accidents in factories, fire accidents, snake bites, and natural calamities. It is to save human lives by providing first aid in cases of gas leakage or in cases of war.
He further said that by taking this training, where the students can save lives by giving first aid to their relatives, they can also create a good society by providing their good services to it.
He said that any interested person can get first aid by becoming a part of the eight-day first aid training camp, and the person who passes the first aid training can also get a certificate issued by the Red Cross National Headquarters, Delhi. is This first aid training certificate is internationally recognized, and eight days of first aid training have been mandated by the Government of India for conductor licenses, driving licenses for heavy vehicles, and factory workers in India.

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Flood loss applications are being collected on August 20 at Radhey Shyam Mandir.

Form applications are being collected from residents of urban estate phase 2 by the 10 Marla Residents Welfare Association phase 2 on August 20.

20th Aug. Dear residents, as per the decided program, the team of 10 Marla Residents Association Phase 2 started collecting flood-loss applications at Gurdwara Sahib and Radhey Shyam Mandir. A massive response came from residents of all categories of houses. 265 people submitted their applications until 3.0 p.m. Some social people other than the association members helped in receiving applications and guiding the applicants, as seen in the photos attached.


From the applications and from the personal talk with applicants, it came out that in several houses, flood water levels crossed five feet in EWS and LIG houses. In such a natural calamity, people are justified in expecting the authorities to decide modalities to provide early compensation based on real rational considerations.
Residents demanded an additional camp on another day because information about today’s camp couldn’t reach the majority of affected people. This shows the magnitude of losses and the affected families in urban estates. People also expressed concern and demanded a strong band on Patiala Nadi towards urban estate areas.
The association has already made such a demand and is hopeful that the government will find a solution for safety in the future in the larger public interest.
Thanks for the response. Your Association Team

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Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh reviewed the work of providing compensation to the flood-affected people and said the Bhagwant Maan government is committed to rebuilding the infrastructure damaged by floods soon.


A constructive meeting was held in a positive atmosphere with dairy owners about the Ablowal dairy project.
Patiala, August 19:
Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh held a meeting with Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sahni and other district officials to review the work of providing compensation to flood-affected people. On this occasion, the Health Minister praised all the officials for the laudable work done by the district administration to protect people from water-borne diseases after the floods, including the rescue and relief work of the people during the floods.
Dr. Balbir Singh said that the provincial government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, is committed to the early reconstruction of the damaged infrastructure, including compensation to the affected people after the floods. He said that he has reviewed the strategy for the work to be done now and is satisfied that the entire administration is working day and night as per the instructions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.


The Health Minister also held a meeting with the dairy owners along with Municipal Corporation Commissioner Aditya Uppal and officials of other departments to review the Sri Guru Nanak Dairy Project at Ablowal. On this occasion, Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sahni gave information about bank loans for milch animals, veterinary clinics, fodder, animal markets, Verka milking centers, high-tension electricity wires, etc. to make this project a success.
The Health Minister instructed the officials to solve all the issues within the given time and take action to transfer the dairy businesses running within the limits of the Municipal Corporation to this project. Appreciating the association of dairy owners, he hoped that with their support, this project would be started very soon.
Dr. Balbir Singh received the progress report of the pending development works in Patiala Rural Constituency from the officials of various departments and said that, as per the instructions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, all the works should be completed in a transparent manner within the stipulated time.
On this occasion, PDA Chief Administrator Gurpreet Singh Thind, SP. City Muhammad Sarfraz Alam SDM Dr. Ismat Vijay Singh and Tarsem Chand, Civil Surgeon Dr. Raminder Kaur, District Revenue Officer Navdeep Singh, District Development, and Panchayat Officer Amandeep Kaur, ACFA Rakesh Garg, Executive Engineer of Public Works Department Piyush Agarwal, along with officials of other departments, were also present.
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Photo Caption: Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh in a meeting with officials at the District Administrative Complex.

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DC Sakshi Sawhney Visits Head Post Office Patiala and Motivates Postal Staff

Deputy Commissioner of Patiala, Ms. Sakshi Sawhney, visited the Head Post Office Patiala today to motivate the postal staff and encourage them to perform their best.

She mentioned that the festival of love and affection between sisters and brothers, known as “Raksha Bandhan,” is just around the corner. Sisters express their feelings of love and affection for their brothers by tying specially designed and colorful sacred threads on their brothers’ wrists on this day.

Sakshi Sawhney emphasized that for those who cannot visit their brothers in person, India Post provides assistance in conveying their feelings and sentiments through “Rakhi Mail.”

Prabhat Goyal, Superintendent of Post Offices, Patiala Division, informed the DC that more than 1000 Rakhi Mails are posted and delivered on a daily basis by the Patiala Postal Division.

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CM LAUNCHES ONLINE REGISTRATION PORTAL FOR KHEDAN WATAN PUNJAB DIAN

PLAYERS INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING THE GAMES CAN APPLY ON www.khedanwatanpunjabdia.com

FIVE NEW GAMES INCLUDED IN SECOND EDITIONS OF SPORTING EXTRAVAGANZA

Patiala, August 15:

In order to encourage sports in the state, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday launched the online registration portal www.khedanwatanpunjabdia.com for the players aspiring to take part in these games commencing from 29th of this month.

Addressing the gathering during the state level function to mark Independence Day, the Chief Minister said that the first edition of the Khedan Watan  Punjab Dian organized last year by the state government had got a major response from the people. He said that it is a matter of great pride and satisfaction that in this mega event more than three lakh players have participated in different six age groups. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that these players have participated in various competitions from block to the state level in 30 sports categories.

The Chief Minister said that this year also the sports extravaganza will commence from August 29 for which the players can apply online on this portal for their participation. He said that this year five new games including Cycling, Equestrian, Rugby, Wushu and Volleyball Shooting have been added in these games which are a humble effort of the state government to encourage the sports. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state government has been making all out efforts for promoting sports across the state to channelize the unbounded energy of youth in a positive manner.

The Chief Minister further said that these games are a right step towards this direction as they are providing a platform to the players for showcasing their talent. Bhagwant Singh Mann asserted that these games will also help the state government to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the players which will be beneficial for grooming them for the national and international events in future. He further said that the state government is leaving no stone unturned to popularize sports in the state as it can play a key role in progress of the state and prosperity of its people.

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Last date to apply for Dhan Mantri National Child Award is 31st August

Patiala, August 16:
The Ministry of Women and Child Development has invited applications for the Prime Minister’s National Child Award, the last date of which is 31 August 2023. Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sahni informed in this regard that the Prime Minister’s Child Award is given every year to those children who have performed extraordinary acts of bravery, special children who have achieved special extraordinary achievements with extraordinary abilities, those extraordinary children. Those who deserve national level recognition in the fields of sports, social service, science and technology, environment, arts and culture and innovation can apply.
Sakshi Sahni informed that the children who are citizens of India and are below 18 years of age as on the last date of application and meet the eligibility requirements can apply on Pradhan Mantri Bal Puraskar website http://award.gov.in You can do your registration. The last date of registration on the website is 31.08.2023.
He said that the award consists of a medal, which is given by the Prime Minister. He said that to apply, the Prime Minister can do his registration on the website of Bal Puraskar http://award.gov.in.
The Deputy Commissioner appealed that the district children should be registered for the national award so that these children can get a different identity.

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VOWS TO MAKE PUNJAB A FRONT RANKING STATE IN THE COUNTRY

EVERY SINGLE DROP OF MY BLOOD IS COMMITTED TO REALIZE DREAMS OF FREEDOM FIGHTERS AND MARTYRS: SAYS CM

VOWS TO MAKE PUNJAB A FRONT RANKING STATE IN THE COUNTRY

ASSERTS PUNJABIS DON’T NEED NOC ON NATIONALISM FROM THE ‘PSEUDO NATIONALISTS’

PUNJAB TO BE MADE DRUG FREE AND CORRUPTION FREE STATE SOON

UNFURLS NATIONAL FLAG AT PATIALA DURING STATE LEVEL FUNCTION TO MARK INDEPENDENCE DAY

Patiala, August 15:

Announcing to realize the dreams of great freedom fighters, martyrs and national heroes by making Punjab a front runner in the country, the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday said that every single drop of his blood is committed for this noble cause.

Addressing the gathering after unfurling the national flag during the state level function to mark Independence Day, the Chief Minister said that Punjabis are born leaders and they can’t lag behind in any field but the need of hour is to channelize their unbounded energy for which the state government is making concerted efforts. He said that the day is not far when due to these persistent efforts, the state will lead the country, adding that once Punjab leads the nation, India will guide the world. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that every effort is being made by the state government in this regard and no stone will be left unturned for this noble cause as a humble tribute to the national heroes.

The Chief Minister said that the role played by Punjabis in the national freedom struggle stands out as a story of courage and sacrifice with no parallel anywhere in the world. He said that more than 80% of great warriors and patriots who laid down their lives or were subjected to British tyranny in one form or another were Punjabis.  Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the heroic gems like Baba Ram Singh, Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev, Lala Lajpat Rai, Shaheed Udham Singh, Kartar Singh Sarabha, Diwan Singh Kalepani and several others shed every drop of their blood to achieve the ultimate goal of Independence.

The Chief Minister said that it is a matter of great pride and satisfaction that even today, the brave people of this state continue to work hard to usher in an era of overall development in the country besides protecting the borders of the country. He said that whenever India faced any challenge from internal or external aggression, the brave Punjabis have always safeguarded the integrity and honor of the country from the forefront. Likewise, Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it is a well known fact that the hard working and resilient farmers of the state had played a crucial role in making the country self-reliant in food production.

The Chief Minister said that the hard working farmers of the state exploited the only available natural resources of the state in terms of fertile soil and water to feed the nation, a tradition which has been successfully carried from 1960s till now. He said that despite the vagaries of weather the contribution of the state in the national food pool has always been on the top. Bhagwant Singh Mann also recalled the stellar role of the Punjabis in carving out a modern day India.

The Chief Minister said that the zeal to serve the country and fight against tyranny, oppression and injustice, as taught by great Gurus, is still imbibed in Punjabis. He said that Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji raised voice against atrocities of mighty Mughals whereas Sri Guru Arjun Dev ji and Sri Guru Teg Bahadur attained martyrdom fighting against atrocities. Likewise, Bhagwant Singh Mann said that Sri Guru Gobind Singh sacrificed his entire family for the sake of the panth which is unparalleled in the history of the world.

The Chief Minister said that every village of Punjab has the footprint of one or another martyr who had sacrificed their lives for the country. He said that even today the youth of state are valiantly safeguarding the borders of the country whether from the side of Pakistan, Bangladesh or China. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that some people are living in fool’s paradise when they try to teach us nationalism adding that the Punjabis don’t need NOC from these ‘pseudo nationalists’.

The Chief Minister said that martyrs and great nationalists didn’t fight an aim battle but they had a single agenda and that was to free the country from foreign emancipation. He said that Shaheed Bhagat Singh was always worried that in whose hands the country would go after freedom. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that even after 76 years of independence the country is still in shackles of corruption, poverty, unemployment and others.

The Chief Minister exhorted the younger generations to acquaint themselves with their rich cultural heritage. He said that though Punjab played a key role in the freedom struggle, it also had to bear the brunt of the partition as one million people migrated from the country. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the line drawn by Britishers gave deep wounds to the countrymen in general and Punjabis in particular.

The Chief Minister said that his government is taking path breaking initiatives to realize the dreams of the great freedom fighters. He said that 117 Schools of Eminence are being constructed across the state for imparting quality education to the students. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that equipped with ultra modern infrastructure these schools will provide the best quality education to the students with the aim of grooming the students for professional and competitive courses including engineering, law, commerce, UPSC and NDA.

Likewise, the Chief Minister said that in order to provide best healthcare facilities to the people the state government has opened 659 Aam Aadmi Clinics including 76 such clinics that have been dedicated to people on this Independence Day. He said that these clinics have revolutionized the health care sector in the state as more than 95% of patients visiting these clinics daily recover from their ailments. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the Aam Aadmi Clinics clinics are acting as a cornerstone in the revamping of the healthcare system in Punjab as ever since the starting of these clinics from August 15, 2022 these clinics have witnessed a footfall of more than 43.74 lakh patients, who have been provided the facility of free medicines, diagnose and clinical tests.

The Chief Minister further said that the state government has already sets wheels in motion to recruit 1800 Constables and 300 Sub Inspectors every year in Punjab Police to overcome the scarcity of cops. He said that the notification of this recruitment in current year was held in January and the result will be out in the month of September adding that the Physical for this will be held in months of October-November and these cops will join in the month of December.  Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this is helping in channelizing their unbounded energy in a positive direction and help them in weaning away from the menace of drugs.

The Chief Minister said that the state government had on July1, last year launched the guarantee to provide free power to the people. He said that since then 90% of the households in the state are getting free power and have got zero power bills since last July. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it is a matter of immense pride and satisfaction that along with domestic consumers, the food growers of the country are also getting free and uninterrupted power in the state.

The Chief Minister said that the state is already excelling in the field of Industrial growth as due to concerted efforts of Punjab government state has emerged as the most favorable investment destination in the country. He said that the big companies like Tata Steel and others have made huge investments in the state. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that as per the data of Government of India, Punjab leads the north India in terms of registration of MSMEs.

Announcing to launch a severe blow on the menace of drugs to save the youth of the youth, the Chief Minister vowed to make Punjab a ‘drug free’ state by the next Independence Day. He said that the blueprint for this crusade against drugs is ready and it will be implemented with the pro-active support of the people. Bhagwant Singh Mann envisioned that due to this foolproof planning of the state government, the state will remove the shackles of drugs by Independence Day 2024.

The Chief Minister further said that the state government is according top priority to health, education, employment and agriculture sectors for realizing the dream of our great freedom fighters, martyrs and national heroes. He bemoaned that the dreams of martyrs have not been fulfilled even after the passing of more than 76 years of independence adding that the entire country is indebted to these great heroes for which their dreams have to be realized. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that for this the state government is making tireless efforts by laying major thrust on these sectors.

The Chief Minister further said that due to concerted efforts of the state government Punjab is heading towards being a corruption free state. He said that already a massive campaign has been started to weed out the corruption from the state with the support of the people. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state government is adopting a zero tolerance policy against corruption.

The Chief Minister said that the state government is ensuring judicious utilization of the funds from the state exchequer. He said that contrary to his predecessors, who always chanted that the state treasury is empty, the state government is using every single penny for the well being of the people. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state government has checked the pilferages in the public and now this fund is being used for welfare of people and development of the state.

The Chief Minister also announced that efforts will be made to depoliticize the elections of village Sarpanchs. He said that the villages electing their Sarpanchs unanimously will be given a number of grants for the development of the villages. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the motive is to ensure that no violence takes place in the panchayat elections and a congenial atmosphere is maintained in the villages.

Launching a scathing attack on the royal leaders of the state, the Chief Minister said that these opportunist leaders had never been with the people but they had always sided with either Mughals or Britishers or Congress and now with BJP whatever has suited them. He said that to appease the Britishers these people had described revolutionaries like Shaheed Bhagat Singh as ‘misguided youth’ besides unleashing a number of cruelties on great patriots like Shaheed Sewa Singh Thikriwal. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that these leaders had always given preference to their own vested interests over that of the state and its people.

Earlier, the Chief Minister took the salute during an impressive march past by the contingents of ITBP, Punjab Police (men and women), Himachal Police, Punjab Home Guards, NCC, Saint John Ambulance Brigade of Red Cross, Scouts and Guides and PAP Pipe and Brass Band led by the parade Commander Jasroop Kaur Bath IPS.

Earlier, a colourful variety programme comprising CM di Yogshala, tent pegging, variety program by school students, Gatka, Giddha, Bhangra and other traditional folk dances performed by the school and college students enthralled the audience.

The Chief Minister also honoured three freedom fighters namely Mohkam Singh, Avtar Singh and Charan Singh along with members of Freedom Fighters Association Patiala.