DESCRIBES IT AS A STEP FORWARD TOWARDS CHANNELISING THE UNBOUNDED ENERGY OF YOUTH IN A POSITIVE DIRECTION, ANNOUNCES TO LAUNCH EXCLUSIVE ELECTRIC VEHICLE BASED SHUTTLE SERVICE FOR THE GIRLS. EXHORTS GIRLS TO COME FORWARD AND PLAY A DECISIVE ROLE IN FIELD OF ACTIVE POLITICS, SAYS ITS IMPERATIVE FOR ENSURING EFFECTIVE DECISION AND LAW MAKING PROCESS IN THE STATE
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In order to make youth an active partner in decision making process of the state, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday kicked off first of its kind program to have direct interface with the youth.
Interacting with the girls students here at Government College for Girls during the maiden program, the Chief Minister said that India is a young nation with sizeable population below 40. He said that this population can play an active role in nation building provided that their unbounded energy is utilised in a positive manner. Bhagwant Mann said that this program is a step forward in this direction as it will make youngsters an equal partner in social and economic progress of state.
The Chief Minister further said that the state government will soon launch an exclusive electric vehicle based shuttle service for the girls. He said that this service will be launched in the major cities of the state Patiala, Ludhiana, Amritsar and others. Bhagwant Mann said that this is a step forward towards ensuring best public transport for the girls in these major cities.
The Chief Minister, while exhorting the girls to come forward and play a decisive role in the field of active politics, said that it is need of hour for ensuring effective decision and law making process in the state. He said that politics has impact on every field of life and if the girls come forward in this field then they will definitely play a key role in the progress and prosperity of the country. Bhagwant Mann said that girls are an asset for the society and they can also prove to be efficient lawmakers too adding that during the 2022 assembly polls 11 women MLAs had registered massive victories from their party.
The Chief Minister said that out of these 11, two lawmakers have been elevated as Ministers in his cabinet also. He said that apart from it for the first time in the history of the state five women SSPs and seven women DCs have been appointed in different districts. Bhagwant Mann said that six exclusive women Police stations have been established in the state adding that very soon all the districts will have such Police stations.
Expressing satisfaction over girls outshinining boys in every arena, the Chief Minister said that this reflects the wave of empowerment of women. He said that it is a moment of great pride that girls are clearing these competitive exams with hard work and dedication. Bhagwant Mann envisioned that it will bring a qualitative change in the society.
The Chief Minister also batted for equal opportunities for the girls in every field. He said that the results of academics and even jobs reflect that girls are outnumbering the boys in every field. Bhagwant Mann said that this momentum must be continued by encouraging the girls to excel in every field.
Appealing to the parents to give wings to ideas and innovations of the youth, the Chief Minister said that it will help them to scale new heights in their life. He said that every new invention faces hostility and is opposed by the world. However, he said that later on these inventions become a routine part of our lives and pave the way for development of society. Bhagwant Mann said that parents must encourage their wards for new initiatives so that they can achieve success in life.
The Chief Minister said that attaining marks or high percentage should not be the only goal of the students. But, he said that the aim of education must be to ensure holistic development of the students. Bhagwant Mann said that the students should also be thankful to their parents and especially teachers for grooming them for further competitions.
The Chief Minister said that Punjabis are blessed with an indomitable spirit to work hard and excel due to which they had carved a niche for themselves in the world. He unequivocally said that a person does not rise overnight as hard work and sincerity is the only key to success. Bhagwant Mann said that every individual must discharge their responsibility with utmost professional commitment, dedication and sincerity.
The Chief Minister said that a number of reforms need to be introduced in the education sector so as to benefit the youth. He said that the government is already working tirelessly to ensure that the curriculum of education is fixed in such a manner that it helps the youth in getting jobs. Bhagwant Mann said that the ultimate aim is to ensure that youth become active partners in the socio-economic progress of the state.
The Chief Minister said that urged the youth not to feel proud of their victory but to stay humble and work hard for more success. He said that confidence and a positive approach should be basic traits of everyone’s personality but there should be no pride in it. Bhagwant Mann said that this is the key to success for charting the success in every field adding that this should be implemented in right earnest.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister also interacted with the students and answered their queries besides announcing a grant worth Rs 1 crore for library block, Rs 51 lakh for state of the art auditorium cum multipurpose hall and others.
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Information and Public Relations Department, Punjab
BHAGWANT MANN GOVT'S UNIQUE EFFORTS ENSURING MULTI-PRONGED DEVELOPMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION DEPT
Chandigarh, April 24:
After assuming power in the state, the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has accorded special attention to provide the qualitative education and health facilities. Under this initiative, the Punjab School Education Department has raised its bar to make students ready for cut-throat competition of contemporary world.
Speaking about this, a spokesman of the Punjab government said that while funds of more than 228 crores have been released by the state government for construction of buildings and other functions of government schools from April 1, 2022 till date along with monetary support for purchase of necessary equipments for schools.
The spokesperson added that the state government has also decided to build 117 Schools of Eminence in the state .
The state government has already issued a notification to regular the services of 8736 employees who were serving on contractual basis since long and a portal has also been initiated for necessary requirements.
The Spokesperson further stated that following the lines of secularism, the State Government has decided to rename the schools, which have been named after caste and community. Similarly, the state government has determined to rename these schools after Freedom Fighters and Martyrs so that our younger generations could take inspiration from these national heroes.
He said that in a first time that a Parents-Teacher Meeting was held in government schools in which more than 15 lakh parents participated. Chief Minister, Ministers, MLAs, Deputy Commissioners and all Divisional Magistrates of the state also attended the Parents-Teacher Meeting.
The Spokesperson said that the Punjab Government has changed the structure of the district level team so that proper assessment of government schools could be done. Apart from this, in order to meet the shortage of teachers in proportion to the number of children, recruitment process is being conducted constantly; at the same time the teachers. He also informed that teachers deputed as BM/DM are also being reverted back to the schools for 100 percent success of this mission.
The spokesperson said that the International Education Affairs Cell (International Education Affairs Cell) has been established to provide global level training to school education administrators, school heads and teachers working in the Education Department. Till now 66 school education administrators, school heads and teachers get training from Singapore.
Along with this, by starting the Business Blaster Young Entrepreneur Pilot Project, students of 11th and 12th standard of government schools have been given an opportunity to realize their dreams of entrepreneur.
He said that with the necessary amendments in the transfer policy for teachers working in government schools, they were being transferred near to their homes so that they could fulfil their family responsibilities accordingly.
The Spokesperson further added that ‘Partnership Cells’ have also been established in Office of Director State Education Research and Training Council in order to develop synergy with Non Government Organisations.
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CHIEF MINISTER’S OFFICE, PUNJAB
CONGRESS GOVERNMENT HAD GIVEN AROUND 8000 JOBS TO YOUTH IN FIRST YEAR WHEREAS INCUMBENT GOVERNMENT HAS GIVEN 28873 JOBS
EARLIER, GOVERNMENT JOB WAS A ‘DISTANT DREAM’ BUT WE HAVE GIVEN MADE IT A REALITY
HANDS OVER APPOINTMENT LETTERS TO THE 409 NEWLY RECRUITED SDOs, CLERKS, JUNIOR DRAFTSMEN AND OTHERS IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
ASSERTS THAT SKY'S THE LIMIT FOR THE YOUTH SERVING THE STATE WITH HARD WORK AND COMMITMENT
SLAMS PREVIOUS REGIMES FOR NEGLECTING THE WELFARE OF THE YOUTH AND COMMON MAN
Chandigarh, April 24:
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday said that his sincere and honest government has given 28873 jobs to youth in one year whereas the previous Congress government had given around 8000 jobs in its maiden year.
Addressing the gathering in a function organised here at Municipal Bhawan to hand over appointment letters to the 409 newly recruited Sub Divisional Officers (SDOs), Clerks, Junior Draftsmen and others in Local Government, PWD, Technical Education and General Administration department, the Chief Minister said that due to callousness of previous regimes government job was earlier a ‘distant dream’ for the youth of the state where as his government has ensured that youth get the jobs as per their merit for which a transparent mechanism has been evolved. He said that the earlier government lacked the commitment and zeal to serve the masses in true sense due to which these jobs were far away from the youth. However, Bhagwant Mann said that within a year of formation of their government they have given 28873 jobs to the eligible youth completely on merit basis.
The Chief Minister reiterated that this venue has witnessed a number of such events in which youth have got jobs in various government departments. He said that this reflects the commitment of the state government to ensure the well being of youth and opening new avenues of employment for them. Bhagwant Mann said that it is a matter of immense pride and satisfaction for him that all the youth will become active partners in social economic progress of the state.
Interacting with the youth, the Chief Minister asserted that they should follow the dictum of ‘duty is duty’ and discharge it with utmost dedication, hard work and commitment. Congratulating the newly recruited employees of the state government for getting the job, he said that it is a red letter day for them as they have become a new member of the family of state government. Bhagwant Mann said that their name will be written in golden letters in the annals of history as they will be part of the campaign to restore the pristine glory of the state.
The Chief Minister said that as runways at the airports facilitate an Airplane for its smooth take off in the same manner the state government is helping the youth to realize their dreams. He asserted that every effort is being made to give wings to the ideas of youth and no stone is being left unturned for this noble cause. Bhagwant Mann made a fervent appeal to youth to make all out efforts for carving an identity of their own to make a place in society adding that sky's the limit for them.
The Chief Minister asserted that Punjabis are born leaders as they are blessed with the qualities of entrepreneurship and leadership. He said that due to these qualities the Punjabis have always carved a niche for themselves across the globe. Bhagwant Mann emphasized that Punjabi entrepreneurs have made huge empires from humble ideas and have proved their mettle in every arena.
Making a scathing attack on the opposition parties, the Chief Minister said that those who were living in palatial houses during their heydays of power have been ousted from the political scene of the state. He said that the state has witnessed the dawn of a new era as these people who were considered invincible have been shown the door by the people. Bhagwant Mann said that due to this a change has been witnessed in Punjab and for the first time people centric decisions have acquired centre-stage in the process of governance.
The Chief Minister quipped that these people living in big palaces had never bothered about the well being of the common man and had confined them in high walls of their residences. However, he said that when people got the chance they outrightly rejected them and formed a government that works for the well being of the state. Bhagwant Mann said that ever since assuming the charge of office his government is making strenuous efforts for the progress of the state and prosperity of its people.
The Chief Minister asserted that he is the votary of the fact that the democracy with diverse ideas and views is always a successful one. Bhagwant Mann said that a garden which has a variety of flowers soothes the eyes of everyone due to which people throng to see it. In the similar manner, he said that the homogeneity of all the religions and sections are important for a progressive society.
The Chief Minister also said that the state government is mulling to move to court for recovery of Rs 55 lakh from the former Ministers who have signed the file to ensure cozy stay of a dreaded criminal from UP Mukhtar Ansari in Ropar Jail. He said that this is brazen loot of the public money which cannot be tolerated at any cost. Bhagwant Mann said that for reasons best known to the previous regimes this notorious criminal was kept in Ropar Jail with full comforts for which Rs 55 lakh were spent from the taxpayers money.
Later, the Chief Minister also launched a placement portal/ mobile app of the Technical Education department to apprise the youth about new vistas of employment.
On the occasion Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO, Chief Secretary Vijay Kumar Janjua and others were also present.
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Chief Minister’s Office, Punjab
Exemplary punishment to be ensured for Perpetrators of Morinda sacrilege incident: CM
Terms the incident as unfortunate and condemnable
No one involved in this unpardonable crime will be spared
Asserts that Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji is supreme for all
Chandigarh, April 24:
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday expressed anguish and grief over the incident of desecration of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji at Gurdwara Sri Kotwali Sahib at Morinda and said that exemplary punishment will be ensured to perpetrators of this heinous crime.
The Chief Minister, who had been keeping an eye over the happening, described it as an unfortunate and tragic incident which has bruised the psyche of every individual who has faith in Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji. Urging the people to exercise restraint, he said that exemplary action will be ensured against the perpetrators indulging in these types of dastardly acts. Bhagwant Mann unequivocally said that Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji is supreme for every individual and no one will be allowed to disturb the hard earned peace in the state.
The Chief Minister that he has already directed the Director General of Police (DGP) to ensure that the probe into matter is expedited so that the guilty of this crime gets punishment as per the rule of law. He also said that the Police has also enhanced surveillance in every nook and corner of the state. Bhagwant Mann categorically said that severest of severe action will be taken against any person who tries to disturb the law and order situation in the state through such acts.
Soliciting fulsome support and cooperation of the people for this noble cause, the Chief Minister urged them to play a proactive role in cementing the ethos of communal harmony, peace and brotherhood to further make Punjab a progressive, peaceful and prosperous state.
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INFORMATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT, PUNJAB
MASSIVE RESPONSE TO TENDERS FLOATED UNDER A TRANSPARENT MINING POLICY
PUBLIC DRAW OF LOTS FOR AWARD OF MINING RIGHTS
FARMERS AND LABOUR EARNED ₹15 CRORE IN TWO MONTHS FROM 32 PUBLIC MINING SITES
MONOPOLY OF MINING MAFIA IS NOW HISTORY: MEET HAYER
Chandigarh, April 24:
As a true testimony to the vision of the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in ensuring complete transparency in Mining Operations, a massive response has been witnessed in the Bids received for the tenders floated for running the Commercial Sand and Gravel Mines in the State.
Sharing these details, Mining and Geology Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, said that the first tender for running commercial sand and gravel mines with a total annual quantity of 68 Lakh MT of sand/gravel empty had been floated on www.eproc.punjab.gov.in and it has received a massive response of 562 bids against 14 mining clusters advertised. This is proof of the efforts of the Bhagwant Mann led state government to eliminate monopoly in mining operations by reducing the size of the Mining clusters and making them more competitive under a transparent and progressive mining policy.
Divulging further, the Minister said that earlier the entire state had been divided into just seven clusters which had made the entire mining operation monopolistic and eliminated the smaller players as bidding for such clusters was only possible by the big mining sharks who enjoyed financial clout. This time, however, the state will be divided into one hundred clusters which will make it more competitive thereby making cheap sand and gravel available to the common man, he said.
Adopting a legal approach, the state government has taken a principled decision to complete all legal formalities such as approvals from the State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), and preparation of mining plans, before floating any tender for any mining site. As a result the entire tender process shall be undertaken in phases, spread over the next three months, during which mines with a total extractable quantity of about 5 crore Tonnes of sand/gravel will be auctioned, he said adding that so far two tenders for more than 1 crore tonnes have already been issued and the third tender for 15-20 lakh tonnes will be issued in the next couple of days.
Replying to a query regarding the procedure to be adopted for evaluation of these Tenders, Meet Hayer said that a multi-member committee, with a representative of the Deputy Commissioner, has been constituted to evaluate all the tenders in a transparent manner. Wherever there is a tie in the financial bids, the same shall be resolved through draw of lots, conducted in full public view with permission to the bidders to install their own cameras to record the proceedings. Media shall also be invited to this draw of lots to ensure full transparency, he said.
Commenting on the success of the 55 Public Mining Sites launched across the state, the Minister said that In addition to providing cheap send to the public, these sites have proven to be a boon for the local labour and village youth, who are now earning a healthy income through their hard work rather than whiling away their time and exposing themselves to the menace of drugs. So far in just 32 public mining sites, the labour has been able to earn more than Rs. 5 crore while the local youth deploying tractor-trolleys are richer by more than Rs 10 crore In just two months since these sites started. Thus, the poor villagers have earned more than Rs.15 crore in two months from just 32 sites. At this rate, once the state government achieves its target of commissioning 150 Public Mining Sites across the State, it would have ensured that thousands of Punjabis collectively earn Rs. 450 crore annually through their honest, hard work of manually extracting sand and transporting it. This is in stark contrast to the period of the earlier Governments when this money was pocketed by the Mining and Transport Mafia operating rampantly in the State, he added.
The Minister reiterated his commitment of providing sand and gravel at cheap rates to the people of Punjab.
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Information and Public Relations Department, Punjab
CM BHAGWANT MANN LED PUNJAB GOVERNMENT SETS ALL TIME HIGH RECORD OF MSP PAYMENT
BETTERS ITS OWN RECORD SET LAST YEAR
₹ 11,394 CRORE PAID TO 3.54 LAKH FARMERS AS COMPARED TO Rs. 11,288 CRORE PREVIOUS YEAR: LAL CHAND KATARUCHAK
Chandigarh, April 24:
The Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann led Punjab Government has made an all time high record of MSP payments to the tune of ₹11,394 Crore to the farmers by 23rd April, 2023 beating it's own record set last year after it came into power.
Sharing these details, Mr. Lal Chand Kataruchak, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Minister said that ever since the current Punjab Government took charge, the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has adopted a strong pro-farmer stance which is backed by facts and figures.
Elaborating further, the Minister said that the data of farmer payments up to 23rd April in the past years shows that this year ₹11,394 Crore has been released directly into the bank accounts of the farmers till this date which is higher than the earlier record of ₹11,288 crore set last year. Prior to that the highest payments by this date were in the years 2018-19, 2013-14 and 2017-18 when ₹7568 crore, ₹6745 crore and ₹6418 crore had been disbursed.
The Minister said that during 2020-21 and 2019-20 the farmers had not even received ₹300 crore by this date whereas in the year 2015-16, payments had not even started. This is a testimony to the honest efforts of the present State Government in improving the wheat procurement operations and eliminating corrupt practices, he said.
The Minister added that the present Government is adopting proactive approach in disbursing Kharaaba or absorbing the value cut imposed by the Centre on the MSP, added the Minister.
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Information and Public Relations Department, Punjab
NO MORE OFFICE VISITS; CITIZENS OF PUNJAB TO GET CERTIFICATES ON MOBILE PHONES
• Move won’t only save the time but will also save money as earlier people had to shell out over Rs 50 per copy of a certificate, says Aman Arora
• All offices to accept the certificates and authenticity of certificates can be checked on e-Sewa Portal
• Over 15 lacs certificates delivered on mobile phones via SMS
Chandigarh, April 24:
From now onwards, people of Punjab will not have to run from pillar to post for getting certificates as Chief Minister S Bhagwant Mann led Punjab Government has started delivery of approved certificates directly on mobile phones of citizens via SMS.
Revealing this, Punjab Governance Reforms and Grievances Minister Mr Aman Arora informed that now, citizens won’t need to visit any office/Sewa Kendras for collection of hard copies of certificates. The consumer will receive a link via SMS on mobile phone and they can download the certificate and all the offices will accept the certificate. Even the authenticity of these certificates can be checked online on e-Sewa Portal, he added.
The move will not only save the time and energy of the people but will also save the money as earlier people had to shell out over Rs 50 per copy of a certificate, besides, bearing other expenses for coming to office, he informed.
As many as 15 lacs certificates have been delivered to people on their mobile phones, said the cabinet minister, while adding that as many as 16 certificates including Birth certificate, Death certificate, Rural Area certificate, Income certificate, Marriage certificate, Income & Asset Certificate (EWS), Residence certificate, SC/BC/OBC/General certificate, Old age pension, Disabled person pension, Widow/Destitute women pension, Dependent children pension and Senior Citizen ID card are being delivered on mobile phones via SMS.
Mr Aman Arora said that the time has gone when bulky files were prepared for getting certificates ready and then moving from one table to other in Government Offices and then no tracking, status checking and timelines. The e-Sewa portal esewa.punjab.gov.in has resolved all such issues and the processing of applications has been speed-up without any need to move any file. This has resulted into taking the e-Sewa State Pendency to as less as 0.25%, he added.
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MORE THAN 430 SERVICES ON E-SEWA PORTAL
Director Governance Reforms and Grievances Mr Girish Dayalan said that the e-Sewa portal has been developed and maintained by in-house team of 40 Software Engineers and other technical experts. Over 430 services are being delivered from the portal. Till now, over 3 Crores applications have been processed using this portal and more than 6000 users are using this system. These users including officer/officials of DC Offices, SDM Offices, Tehslil Offices, SMO Offices, EOMC Offices, DSSO Offices, Agriculture department offices, Private Hospitals and by Sews Kendras.
At the District level, Department of Governance Reforms deployed District Technical Coordinators, District IT Managers, Assistant District IT Manager to train, monitor and support other department for e-Sewa Portal, he informed.
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Information and Public Relations Department, Punjab
PUNJAB SHOULD BE GIVEN HOSTING RIGHTS FOR NATIONAL/KHELO INDIA GAMES: MEET HAYER
MEET HAYER SEEKS COOPERATION IN GAP FUNDING FOR SPORTS PARKS AT NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATES’ SPORTS MINISTERS
ADVOCATES INJURY CENTRE FOR PLAYERS AND BIG PLATFORM FOR KHELO INDIA CHAMPIONS
Imphal/Chandigarh, April 24:
Punjab Sports and Youth Services Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer on Monday has demanded hosting rights for Punjab in respect of the National Games/Khelo India Games during a chintan camp (National Conference) of the Sports Ministers of the States/UTs. The session was presided by Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur.
Meet Hayer said that Punjab has not hosted any edition of National Games or Khelo India Games since 2001. He said that at one time, Punjab was top state in the country in sports but got lagged behind. Now, the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann led Punjab Government is putting in its best efforts to make Punjab regain lost glory in sports and the opportunity to host a sports event of National level would give a huge boost to sporting culture in the State. The Punjab Government is coming up with the Sports Park under MGNREGA in the villages with gap funding being paid by the Sports Department, said Meet Hayer adding the Union Government should help with gap funding under Khelo India Scheme or any other scheme.
Coming to the problems faced by the players due to the injuries, the Minister said that an injury and rehabilitation centre must be set up for the players in the centre of excellence so as to make sure that they recuperate from the injuries. He cited the example of Olympic athlete Neeraj Chopra in this regard.
Meet Hayer further divulged that a pool should be made of the winning players of the Khelo India Games and these players must be sent to the good centres. The choicest players from the country should get a good platform for the Olympics, Commonwealth and the Asian Games.
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