Chandigarh: Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur today announced that the Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has launched a major initiative to develop 3,763 Scheduled Caste (SC)-Majority villages across the State as ‘Model Villages’. The initiative aims to strengthen rural infrastructure, provide better civic amenities and ensure that the benefits of development reach every section of society.
Sharing details, Dr. Baljit Kaur informed that the Department of Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities has released ₹201 crore to all Deputy Commissioners across the State under this initiative. She said the funds will be utilised to accelerate basic infrastructure development works in villages having 40% or more Scheduled Caste population.
Dr. Baljit Kaur said that the released funds will be utilised for important development works including Solid and Liquid Waste Management systems, installation of solar street lights, strengthening of Anganwadi Centres and creation of toilet facilities in the identified villages.
Dr. Baljit Kaur reiterated that the Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, remains firmly committed to social justice, people-centric governance and inclusive development, ensuring that every village becomes an equal partner in Punjab’s journey of progress and prosperity.
