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Lack of Zoning in Punjab Exacerbates Flood Risks

Punjab’s ongoing flood situation is intensified by the absence of floodplain zoning along rivers Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, and Ghaggar. Properly managed floodplains act as natural defenses against floods, recharge groundwater, and maintain water tables. Floodplain zoning involves designating areas around ..

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Punjab Police (Amendment) Bill, 2023

The Punjab Assembly recently passed the Punjab Police Amendment Bill, 2023, which allows the state government to appoint the Director General of Police (DGP). This amendment comes in the wake of the Supreme Court’s laid-down procedure for DGP appointment through ..

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Punjab Universities Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2023

The Punjab Assembly recently approved the Punjab Universities Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2023, marking a significant shift in the governance structure of state-run universities. This move aims to replace the governor with the chief minister as the chancellor of these educational ..

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Punjab New Industrial and EV Policy

As the old Industrial Policy has come to an end, the Punjab Government is launching a new Industrial Policy. This is the first industrial policy the ruling government is launching since it came to power. The new Industrial policy will ..

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Punjab Policy on Groundwater Usage

In June 2022, the Central Ground Water Board reported the groundwater (in the first 100m reach) of Punjab will be exhausted by 2029. In 2039, the groundwater (in 300m reach) will be exhausted. Following this Punjab Water Regulation and Development ..

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Punjab Aam Aadmi Clinics

The World Health Organization says that more than 65% of Indians are making out-of-pocket health expenditures. This means, they are paying for their health expenditures from their own pockets. Also, only 17% of the citizens have health insurance. To solve ..

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