Punjab News: Mann Govt Boosts Welfare Initiatives: Social Justice Department Reviews Key Schemes

Punjab News: The Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Social Justice Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur, held a review meeting to evaluate the progress of various welfare schemes. The Social Justice Department aims to empower communities and promote inclusive growth by ensuring public access to key initiatives.

Key Welfare Schemes Reviewed

During the meeting, several flagship programs were reviewed, including:

Ashirwad Scheme: Provides financial assistance for marriage expenses of daughters in economically weaker sections.

Post-Matric Scholarships: Aims to improve higher education opportunities for students from Scheduled Castes (SC), Backward Classes (BC), and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).

Adarsh Gram Yojana: Focuses on the holistic development of villages, creating model rural areas.

Public Convenience at Dr. Ambedkar Bhawans

The government has directed that Dr. Ambedkar Bhawans in each district be utilized as gyms and libraries, making them accessible to the public. This move is aimed at enhancing community engagement and providing productive spaces for youth and students.

Awareness Camps for Loan and Scheme Benefits

To ensure that welfare schemes reach SC, BC, EWS, and minority communities, the government emphasized the need for awareness camps. These will promote self-employment loans and other financial assistance programs, enabling economic upliftment for underprivileged groups.

Commitment to Inclusive Growth

The Punjab Government reiterated its focus on inclusive growth and directed officials to enhance public outreach for all government initiatives. By reviewing and refining welfare schemes, the government aims to foster equitable development and improve the quality of life for all sections of society.

This proactive approach underscores Punjab’s commitment to building a brighter and more inclusive future.