DHURI: Punjab is being developed as a leading education destination, with no shortage of funds allowed to hamper government school upgradation and new career pathways being opened for youth, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said on Sunday, asserting that his government has provided more than 70,000 government jobs purely on merit, on the principle of ‘No Cash No Farmaish’ (without bribes or recommendations). Addressing youngsters at a regional youth festival at Desh Bhagat College in village Bararwal, Dhuri, the Chief Minister urged them to focus on education and hard work, while stressing that Punjab needs elected representatives who understand people’s pain and problems.
Sharing a few snippets from the occasion, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated on X: ‘Today, I had the opportunity to interact with young people during the Regional Youth Festival at Desh Bhagat College in village Bararwal, Dhuri constituency. Seeing their enthusiasm and artistic talent brought back memories of my own early days, as my journey too began on stages like these.’
Addressing the gathering, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “The energy, talent and creativity of young people were among Punjab’s greatest assets, and the state’s future depended on nurturing these qualities and providing youth with meaningful opportunities to excel in every sphere of life.”
Urging young people to remain rooted in their cultural heritage while embracing new opportunities, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the aspirations and achievements of Punjab’s youth would play a decisive role in shaping the state’s future.
