Pays homage at Shaheed Smarak Hussainiwala, inspires people to follow path shown by martyrs
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh/Ferozepur, January 26-
Punjab cabinet minister Harbhajan Singh ETO today unfurled the national flag during the district-level celebrations of the 76th Republic Day at Cantt Board Stadium, Ferozepur. The Minister, who was the chief guest at the event, delivered a message to the district residents, inspected the parade, and took the salute from the parade. He was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Deepshikha Sharma and SSP Somya Mishra.
In his address, ETO highlighted several pro-people initiatives taken by the Punjab Government under the leadership of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann. He mentioned that 90 percent of the domestic consumers in the state are now receiving zero electricity bills, following the announcement of free electricity. Additionally, the government achieved a significant milestone by purchasing the Goindwal Power Plant for Rs. 1080 crores, making it the first state government in India to acquire a private power plant. He further stated that Rs. 9330 crores have been allocated for providing free electricity to the agriculture sector in the current financial year.