पंजाब के मुख्यमंत्री कैप्टन अमरेन्द्र सिंह जी ने अपने राज्य के बेरोजगार नागरिको के लिए रोजगार देने के उद्देश्य से पंजाब घर घर रोजगार योजना की शुरुआत की है। इस योजना के अंतर्गत पंजाब के हर घर के एक बेरोजगार नागरिक को राज्य सरकार द्वारा रोजगार दिया जायेगा। इसके लिए ...
Read More »Punjab gets a bus that can swim too: Harike Cruise
Punjab government launched its ambitious amphibious bus project at the Harike wetland near Amritsar. Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal launched the bus and took the inaugural ride with officials and media. “We had promised to launch the amphibious bus that will travel on land and in water. Our opponents ...
Read More »Punjab’s decade old law on River Water Sharing scraped by SC
Punjab must share water with Haryana, the Supreme Court ruled, terming “unconstitutional” a law the state passed in 2004 to end all its water agreements with neighbouring states. The verdict, 12 years after a presidential reference to the court, has sharply escalated politics in Punjab ahead of polls next year. ...
Read More »MSME National Awards Programme 2016: Ludhiana
Ministry of Small and Micro enterprises, GoI, hosted the MSME National Awards Programme yesterday in Ludhiana,Punjab. The Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi also attended the glorious event as the Chief Guest. This function was held at Punjab Agriculture University (PAU), Ludhiana. This program is organised every year by the government ...
Read More »Health Schemes for Farmers and Others: Punjab
Bhai Ghanhya Sehat Sewa Scheme Objective This scheme aims to provide equitable, affordable, and quality health care services to farmers and other poor sections of Punjab and it is managed by Bhai Ghanhya Trust at state level. It is an insurance backed Scheme. Eligibility Members or employees of the Eligible ...
Read More »Empowerment of women through cooperatives: Punjab
“Mai Bhago Istri Shakti Scheme” This scheme will be implemented through PACS (Primary Agriculture Cooperative Society) in Punjab as facilitators and different income generating activities will be identified at the village level depending upon the area to make women self sufficient. Objective To strengthen women especially in rural areas individuals ...
Read More »Mid Day Meal Scheme: Punjab
Under this scheme of Government of India in association with the State government primary class (I-V) students and upper primary class (VI-VIII) students of Government and Government Aided schools are served Mid Day Meal. Objective To increase the enrollment and retention of children particularly from poor sections of the society ...
Read More »Scholarships by Department of Defence Services Welfare
Special Scholarships are given to the children of Ex-Servicemen and War Heroes so that they can continue their studies. Education is a necessity for the development of the society. To encourage higher studies among the youth, scholarships are provided under Punjab Amalgamated Fund. The key features are enlisted below: Eligibility: Children of ...
Read More »Pre Coaching Scheme: Punjab
This scheme was launched back in 1997 for the welfare of children of Ex-Servicemen. The Ex-Servicemen served the nation whole life in extreme conditions and protected the nation from the anti-social elements of the world. After they retire they deserve to be provided assistance and help from the government. This ...
Read More »Financial Assistance to Student Studying in Regimental Schools
The Department of Defence Services of Punjab was established for the welfare of military personnel and ex-servicemen. There are total 5 regiment schools in Punjab. The students registered under this scheme are given financial assistance every month for their welfare. They key features of this scheme are enlisted below: Eligibility: ...
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