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Punjab: Mera Ghar Mere Naam scheme launched

Chief Minister of Punjab, Charanjit Singh Channi, launched “Mera Ghar Mere Naam” scheme on October 17, 2021. Key Points The scheme will give ownership rights to the people...

October 18, 2021

‘Innovation Mission Punjab’ (IMPunjab) Launched

Chief Minister of Punjab, Amarinder Singh, launched ‘Innovation Mission Punjab’ (IMPunjab) on September 1, 2021. Highlights IMPunjab is a public-private partnership mission that will bring in global investors...

September 2, 2021

Study: Punjab Groundwater Level Dips 1m every year

A study conducted by the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) between 1998 and 2018 found that in 18 of 22 areas, the groundwater level dropped by more than 1...

July 30, 2021

Study: Benefits in Punjab due to BT Cotton adoption

As per recent study in Punjab, adoption of BT cotton in Punjab has resulted in net economic and environmental benefits. About BT Cotton BT cotton is a genetically...

June 23, 2021

PM orders Audit of Ventilators provided by the Centre

On May 15, 2021, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi ordered an audit of ventilators provided by the Central Government to the State Government and the Union Territories. Why...

May 15, 2021

Punjab to join COVAX facility

The Punjab Government recently announced that it is to join COVAX facility in order to increase its COVID-19 supplies. Why is Punjab joining COVAX facility? There is a...

May 15, 2021

Punjab Prison Rules, 2021

The Punjab Cabinet recently approved Punjab Prison Rules, 2021. These rules were approved under the Prison Act, 1894. Background The Punjab Jail Manual of 1996 has become archaic....

May 14, 2021

Punjab to involve Arhtiyas in Direct Payments to Farmers

The Punjab State Government recently told the Union Government that it will pay the Minimum Support Price directly into the accounts of farmers starting this procurement season. However,...

April 13, 2021

Punjab Contract Farming Act 2013

The Punjab Contract Farming Act is an agricultural law of the Punjab government that was notified in 2013 but is yet to be implemented. It calls for establishment...

February 8, 2021

Punjab: ‘Har Ghar Pani, Har Ghar Safai’ Mission Launched

The Chief Minister of Punjab, Captain Amarinder Singh, has launched the ‘Har Ghar Pani, Har Ghar Safai’ mission virtually. Highlights This mission is the part of the government’s...

February 2, 2021

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