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Rs 1000 monthly aid for women to be provided in upcoming Punjab budget: CM Mann
Babushahi Bureau
Hoshiarpur (Punjab), January 25, 2026:Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday reaffirmed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government’s commitment to provide ₹1,000 per month to every woman, announcing that necessary provisions will be made in the upcoming state budget to fulfil this key welfare promise.
Interacting with the media after inaugurating the Saleran Dam Eco-Tourism Project in Hoshiarpur district, the Chief Minister said that women-centric welfare remains a top priority of his government. “Our government will honour its guarantee of giving ₹1,000 to every woman. Budgetary arrangements for this will be ensured,” he said.
Highlighting the broader development agenda, CM Mann said the AAP government is simultaneously focusing on employment generation, tourism development and social welfare. He noted that projects like Saleran Dam eco-tourism initiative not only promote sustainable tourism but also create livelihood opportunities for local youth.
The Chief Minister added that film shoots and destination weddings in cities like Amritsar, Patiala and around Chimraud Lake have significantly increased employment opportunities in the hospitality and services sectors.
He also said that the government has revived 52 abandoned rest houses, which are now generating around ₹1 crore in monthly rental revenue, accusing previous regimes of selling government properties at throwaway prices to private interests. “We have recovered these assets and are using them for public benefit,” he said.
CM Mann reiterated that since assuming office in 2022, the state government has launched multiple people-centric initiatives including free power, Aam Aadmi Clinics, education reforms, rural road construction and the Sadak Surakhya Force, aimed at improving quality of life across Punjab.
Expressing hope for central assistance, the Chief Minister said Punjab deserves a special package in the Union Budget, given its contribution to the nation. He added that prudent financial management and plugging of leakages have enabled the government to introduce welfare schemes like the proposed ₹1,000 assistance for women, while continuing development work.
Cabinet Minister Barinder Goyal and senior officials were present during the event.