Bhagwant Mann highlights Punjab welfare schemes and development

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann highlighted his administration's welfare initiatives during a 'Lok Milni' public meeting in the Fatehgarh Churian constituency. Mann contrasted his government's focus on development and public service delivery, which he termed ‘Kaam Ki Rajneeti’, against the family-centric politics of previous Congress and Akali administrations.

Key achievements cited by the Chief Minister include providing free electricity to approximately 90% of households in the state and offering healthcare coverage of up to ₹10 lakh per family. He also noted improvements in the education sector, specifically the transformation of government schools, and mentioned that Punjab's Performance Grading Index score rose to 709.1 for 2024-25.

In terms of agriculture, Mann reported that canal irrigation now reaches approximately 88% of agricultural land, an effort intended to reduce reliance on groundwater. He emphasized that the government's priority remains reducing the financial burden on citizens through direct assistance and strengthened public infrastructure.