Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Mann Says Punjab Government Will Continue People-Centric Policies
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said his government will keep supporting people through welfare programmes.
He spoke at a public meeting in Sardulgarh.
One programme gives eligible women money directly in their bank accounts.
The government recently sent a second payment of Rs 1,262.54 crore to 36.87 lakh women for three months.
Mann also said eligible homes will continue to get up to 300 units of free electricity each month.
Farmers, he said, will keep getting electricity during the daytime for their work.
He said public money should be used for services and development.
He also criticised three rival political parties over their position on the women’s assistance scheme.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said his government would continue welfare-focused policies at a ‘Lok Milni’ programme in Sardulgarh.
He said the Mukh Mantri Mawan-Dhiyan Satkar Yojna provides direct financial assistance to eligible women.
The state recently transferred a second instalment of Rs 1,262.54 crore to 36.87 lakh women, covering three months.
Mann said eligible households would continue receiving 300 units of free electricity monthly, and farmers would continue receiving daytime power for agriculture.
He criticised the BJP, Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal, saying they oppose monthly financial assistance for women and lack a clear vision for Punjab.
- Who
- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann
- What
- Mann said the state government would continue people-centric policies, including women’s financial assistance and free electricity for eligible households.
- When
- At a ‘Lok Milni’ programme reported on October 5; the article does not specify the year.
- Where
- Sardulgarh, Punjab
- Why
- Mann said public revenue should be used transparently for public welfare and development.
Mann and AAP government
Opposition parties, as described by Mann
Monthly assistance for women
Mann and AAP government
Mann said the government would continue direct financial assistance to eligible women and described it as welfare-oriented governance.
Opposition parties, as described by Mann
Mann said the BJP, Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal oppose the monthly assistance; the article does not include responses from those parties.
Political vision for Punjab
Mann and AAP government
Mann said his government puts women, farmers, young people and students at the centre of governance.
Opposition parties, as described by Mann
Mann claimed the BJP, Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal lack a clear vision for Punjab.
- Programme
- ‘Lok Milni’ in Sardulgarh
- Women’s scheme
- Mukh Mantri Mawan-Dhiyan Satkar Yojna
- Recent transfer
- Rs 1,262.54 crore to 36.87 lakh women
- Payment period
- Three months
- Household electricity
- 300 free units per month for eligible domestic consumers, according to Mann
- Agricultural electricity
- Mann said farmers would continue receiving daytime power for agriculture