FAZILKA, March 22 — While launching a series of road construction and repair projects totaling 650 kilometers in the Fazilka district, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann announced the “Maavan Dhian Satkar Yojana,” a new welfare scheme providing monthly financial assistance to women across Punjab. Under the policy, eligible women will receive ₹1,000 per month, while those from Scheduled Castes will receive ₹1,500.
The Chief Minister stated that the registration for the program will begin on April 13, coinciding with Baisakhi. He noted that the state has allocated ₹9,300 crore in the budget for this initiative, which is expected to benefit roughly 97% of the female population in the state.
Addressing the infrastructure needs of the “frontline” border region, the Chief Minister affirmed that it is now mandatory for newly appointed doctors and teachers to serve at least two years in these areas. He stated that these professionals will receive extra allowances and promotion points, ensuring that talented local youth have access to essential services and career opportunities.
“The AAP government is working tirelessly for the welfare of people,” the Chief Minister affirmed. He stated that previous administrations had neglected the region, but his government views the border belt as a priority for development rather than a “tail end” area.
The Chief Minister also mentioned that the government has successfully recovered lost irrigation infrastructure, such as the 22-kilometer Sarhali Minor canal, and improved the capacity of the Bhakra Canal system. He maintained that such honest governance has led to a visible transformation in Punjab’s rural economy and infrastructure over the last four years.
