Chandigarh: Chairman of the Minister of Punjab Amarinder Singh on Tuesday launched an enhanced social security pension of Rs of 1,500 per month, a tripled up from the previous RS 500 given by the Government of the SADBJP alliance.
He claimed that it fulfilled the big promise of the party’s promise.
At the beginning of the event, CM first paid tribute to the former Chief of the Minister of Late Bealant Singh on his 26th anniversary of his death by observing the silence of two minutes.
In his speech, Amarinder said about the 547 promises of polls made in Manifesto, 422 had been implemented, 52 in part and 59 had not been implemented.
“Thus, we have fulfilled 90 percent of the promise that can be carried out, which is the highest in any state after the Chandra Naidu government in Andhra Pradesh,” Amarindes said, adding 14 promises was difficult to fulfill because this was related to the VAT, which had Replaced by the GST regime.
Describing other welfare measures carried out by their government in accordance with the promises made with the people, Amarinder said the number under the Shagun scheme (Aashirwad) has been increased to RS 51,000.
Likewise, assistance worth 4,700 crore has been disbursed to small and marginal farmers under ‘Kisani Karza Raahat’ in addition to Rs 520 Crore as a debt aid to farm laborers and farmers who do not have land.
As promised, the state government has provided a smartphone to class XII students, which he claims.
He added his government has revived SC scholarships to allow poor students and need to pursue higher learning.
Loans of up to 50,000 RS from SC / BC Corporation have also been released against debt assistance for parts that are less profitable for the community.
Towards women’s empowerment, the state government has ensured a 50% order for them in Panchayats and urban local bodies, in addition to reservations 33% in work together with free bus travel facilities.
A total of 17 lakh fields have been facilitated as part of the initiative of ‘Ghar Ghar Naukri’, regardless of free health insurance up to 38 lakh people.
Repeating its government’s commitment to the promises of polls, he said that every grain from Mandis has been appointed with respect for the promise of ‘Chakkange fund funds’ in addition to making convincing efforts to protect valuable natural resources seriously.
Amarinder channeled an enhanced retirement inspection to 10 old age receivers, widows, poor and disabled to mark the symbolic launch of the scheme throughout the state.