Jalandhar, February 12 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann held a "Lok Milni" (People's Meet) programme at his residence in Jalandhar on Thursday, where he interacted with people, listened to their concerns, and directed officials to resolve several issues on the spot.
Describing "Lok Milni" as an effective platform for addressing grievances, Mann said that Punjab is the only state where the chief minister personally conducts such a comprehensive outreach exercise to ensure the welfare of citizens.
He said the AAP government is committed to resolving every problem of the people with honesty and accountability, and will continue the "Lok Milni" programme in the future.
"The sole objective of "Lok Milni" is public welfare. It helps bridge the communication gap between the government and the people and also allows the government to assess the performance of its officers," the chief minister said.
Highlighting youth empowerment, Mann said that over 63,000 government jobs have been provided without corruption or recommendations.
On education reforms, the chief minister said that "Schools of Eminence" have been set up across Punjab with smart classrooms, laboratories, and sports facilities. He added that teachers and principals are being sent abroad for training to improve teaching standards, and that Punjab ranked first in the National Achievement Survey.
CM Mann said that students are being provided special coaching for competitive examinations such as NEET, JEE, CLAT, and armed forces recruitment.
He also highlighted the launch of the "Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna," under which cashless treatment of up to Rs 10 lakh is being provided to 65 lakh families.
