CHANDIGARH: Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said that under the leadership of Chief Minister S.Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is fully committed to the welfare of every section of society, giving special attention to the upliftment and empowerment of persons with disabilities.
Dr. Baljit Kaur informed that the Punjab Government has so far released ₹287.95 crore as financial assistance to persons with disabilities, benefitting 2, 76, 175 eligible beneficiaries across the state.
She further added that the government has made a budgetary provision of ₹495 crore for the financial year 2025-26 to ensure the effective and transparent implementation of this welfare scheme.