Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Punjab Governor Kataria Reflects on Two Years in Office
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria has been in office for two years.
He talked about many important things happening in Punjab and Chandigarh.
He said that drugs are a big problem and that the police and government need to work together to stop them.
He also mentioned that there are issues with law and order, like extortion and corruption.
Farmers have been protesting, and he thinks they should talk to the government to solve their problems.
He has been working to make Chandigarh a better place with good schools and hospitals.
He believes in talking things out instead of fighting and wants to make Chandigarh a model city for waste management.
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria reflects on his two-year tenure, highlighting the drug crisis and law and order issues.
He emphasizes the need for cooperation between the government, administration, and people to tackle the drug menace.
Kataria discusses the importance of dialogue in resolving farmer protests and improving agriculture.
He has maintained good relations with the AAP-led Punjab government through dialogue and consensus.
Chandigarh has seen improvements in education and healthcare under his administration.
He envisions Chandigarh as a leading hub for medical, educational, and tourism sectors.
- Who
- Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria
- What
- Reflections on his two-year tenure and various issues in Punjab and Chandigarh
- When
- As of July 31, marking two years in office
- Where
- Punjab and Chandigarh, India
- Why
- To provide insights into the governance, challenges, and achievements during his tenure
Government and Administration
Public and Activists
Drug Trafficking Involvement
Government and Administration
The government and administration believe that drug trafficking cannot flourish without the involvement of the police and administration, and have taken steps to address the issue.
Public and Activists
Public and activists argue that more needs to be done to tackle the drug menace, including stricter enforcement and community involvement.
Farmer Protests
Government and Administration
The government believes that prolonged protests and road blockades hurt the state and its economy, and that disputes should be resolved through dialogue.
Public and Activists
Farmer organizations argue that their protests are necessary to address their grievances and that the government needs to take their demands more seriously.
- Governor
- Gulab Chand Kataria
- Tenure
- Two years (as of July 31)
- Major Issues Addressed
- Drug crisis, law and order, corruption, farmer protests, Chandigarh's future, Centre-state relations
- Notable Actions
- 17-day foot march against drugs, urging statewide drive against drug trafficking, emphasizing dialogue over confrontation
- Chandigarh Education
- Ranked first nationally in school education with 766 out of 1000 points
- Healthcare Initiatives
- Upgraded healthcare infrastructure, digitized patient records, introduced evening OPDs
- Civic Initiatives
- Focus on waste management, aiming to make Chandigarh a model in waste management