Says, 118 School of Eminience of Punjab have improvised quality education
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh-
Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan stated that the Aam Aadmi Party government has completed his four years on 16 March 2026 and this date will remain significant in the history of Punjab Politics. In the year 2022 assembly elections, the people of Punjab handed over power to our party with great confidence and Bhagwant Singh Mann, became Chief Minister of Punjab . As per the expectations of the people, the newly formed AAP government is different from traditional politics. Our government believes in transparent, honest and people-centric administration and completely different from other parties. During this journey of 4 years, the government has taken many initiatives in different sectors like education, health, electricity, agriculture and employment.
The war against drugs campaign was launched to save the youth of Punjab from drugs. The Punjab government launched the ‘Bhagwant Mann Sarkar Aapke Dwar’ scheme in 2024 to curb problems faced by the people of Punjab. Its aim is to provide government services at the door of the Punjab’s people. Now people can access 406 services including birth, death, income, caste certificate, pension, bill payment etc just dialling 1076 helpline.
Moreover he informed that the government had made several changes in the health sector. Our government started Aam Aadmi Clinics to provide free medicines, tests and primary healthcare services to the people near their homes. Currently, more than 842 clinics are running in Punjab. The Anti-Corruption Action Line was launched by the Punjab Government on 23 March 2022 under which people can file a complaint by sending audio or video evidence to WhatsApp number 9501200200. The Vigilance Bureau investigates these complaints and takes necessary action.
Sharing more details, he said that the objective of the School of Eminence project launched by the Punjab Government on 21 January 2023 is to bring the education of government schools to top level. Under this project, preparation for competitive exams like JEE, NEET is being done free of cost. Teachers of Punjab government schools were sent to abroad for getting quality education training so that they can provide top class education to the students of Punjab. A total of 118 Schools of Eminence are running very effectively in 23 districts of Punjab. The Punjab government is also focusing to providing maximum jobs to the youth of Punjab.
Sandhwan highlighted that Punjab Government has brought a new industrial policy 2026 which will make Punjab choicest destination for industrialists. The Fast Track Punjab portal was launched to provide all clearance in short time to set up industry in Punjab.The Road Safety Force was operationalised in January 2024. This is the first state-level force in the country, which has been formed to reduce fatal road accidents and provide immediate help to the injured.
Furthermore, he revealed that the Punjab Government took a historic step on 27 November 2025 by launching Easy Registratry System.which is be great facility for the people of Punjab.
Agriculture is the mainstay of Punjab’s economy. Efforts have been made to improve irrigation facilities for farmers and further strengthen agriculture-related services. Along with this, attention is also being paid to crop diversification so that the income of farmers can increase. The Punjab Government has laid special emphasis on crop diversification to take farmers out of the traditional wheat-paddy cycle. The biggest example of this is providing Minimum Support Price (MSP) on moong crop, which has given farmers additional income. Along with this, the government has paid the old dues to sugarcane farmers and provided relief to the farmers by providing a historic increase in the government price of sugarcane.
To save the falling groundwater level, the government has started giving an incentive of Rs 1,500 per acre to farmers doing ‘Direct Sowing of Paddy’ (DSR). Along with this, the canal network has been strengthened to bring water to the tailings where water had not reached for the last 30-40 years. Providing machinery for disposal of stubble on subsidy has also been an important step. The compensation amount for crop loss due to natural calamities has been increased by 25%. Now the process of giving compensation is being expedited and the money is sent directly to the accounts of the farmers immediately after Girdawari. While continuing the facility of free electricity for agriculture, uninterrupted power supply has been ensured during the paddy season, which is leading to huge savings in the expenditure of farmers on diesel. Generating employment for the youth has also been an important priority of our government, he added.
In the last four years, recruitments have been made in various government departments and thousands of youth have got recruited in government jobs. Apart from this, industries have been encouraged to invest in Punjab. By implementing new industrial policies, facilities have been provided to industrialists so that new industries can be established and youth can get more employment opportunities. In this series, the government has first of all accelerated the process of filling up vacant posts in government departments. So far, thousands of youth have been given appointment letters in a transparent manner. The AAP government is not limited to just providing jobs but is also preparing the youth for self-employment. Skill Development Centers have been upgraded so that the youth can get training according to the modern needs of industries. Plans have also been drawn up to provide cheap loans and subsidies to entrepreneurs so that they can start their own small business and provide employment to others.
A new chapter of Punjab politics was started when decision was taken to move the Punjab Vidhan Sabha session outside the closed walls of the capital Chandigarh to Sri Anandpur Sahib, the birthplace of the Khalsa. The main objective of this initiative by the Aam Aadmi Party government was to take the democracy of the state directly to the court of the people and closer to their religious and cultural roots. This step was not limited to administrative work alone, but it became a unique by paying homage to the rich heritage and glorious history of Punjab. The Punjab government's decision to call a special session of the Vidhan Sabha on 24 November 2025, dedicated to the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, was a commendable step. This session means to pay tribute to the unique sacrifice made by the ninth Guru, the 'Hind di Chadar', for humanity, protection of religion and human rights. Rising above political differences, all the representatives took a pledge to adopt the teachings of Guru Sahib. This initiative of the government has preserved the cultural, spiritual heritage of the state and also deepened the unique identity of Punjab across the world. Such events not only boost the infrastructure and tourism of the area but also became a source of inspiration for the upcoming young generation.
He said that the 600 unit free electricity scheme implemented in Punjab has proved to be a revolutionary step for the common people of the state. Under this scheme, every domestic consumer is given 300 units per month and a total of 600 units of free electricity according to the bill cycle of two months. If a family's consumption remains below 600 units, its bill comes to 'zero', in which no additional tax or fixed charge is levied. This initiative has brought great relief especially to poor and middle class families, as getting rid of heavy electricity bills during the inflationary period has increased their monthly savings.
Divulging more, he said that Health insurance scheme launched by the AAP government in Punjab is a symbol of a major change in the health infrastructure of the state. The main objective of this scheme is to ensure that no citizen is deprived of treatment due to lack of money. While earlier the health insurance limit was low, now it has been increased to Rs 10 lakh, which provides strong financial protection for serious diseases like cancer, heart disease and other major surgeries. The scheme is completely cashless, which means that the patient does not have to make any cash payment and the entire expenditure is paid directly to the hospital by the government. Another special thing about this scheme is its wide scope, which includes government hospitals as well as many large private hospitals. It gives the common man the freedom to choose quality health services. In conjunction with the government-run network of ‘Aam Aadmi Clinics’, this insurance scheme offers a holistic health model, where primary check-ups are being done in clinics. This step of the government is a big relief not only for people living below the poverty line but also for middle-class families, who were often burdened with debt due to expensive treatment. This scheme is a meaningful initiative towards making Punjab a healthy and prosperous state.
He said that Women in rural and middle-class families often depend on men for their small needs. Rs 1000 for general women and Rs. 1500/ for SC women will be given. This amount will give them the freedom to spend as they wish, which increases their self-esteem. In today’s times, when the prices of kitchen items and daily necessities are skyrocketing, such financial assistance can prove to be a big relief.
Apart from this, with the grace of Guru Sahib, the work of preserving the heritage of Diwan Todar Mal Haveli is being done. Punjabis are appealed to come forward to protect their historical heritage. As per the promises made to the Bargari Morcha leaders, challans were presented against the culprits. We pray at the feet of Guru Sahib that He may grant us the grace of suitable guidance to remove any remaining shortcomings.