CHANDIGARH: For many generations, families in Punjab’s soil worked hard and saw dreams — but got few opportunities. But some sections of society – especially Scheduled Caste (SC) – have been facing social and economic inequality for a long time. Their pain, dreams and hopes often got lost in the crowd of power.
An official spokesman today said, When Bhagwant Mann government took over Punjab, they promised not just governance, but “service.” They had said – “Government belongs to the people, and first come those people whose voice is heard the least.” But Mann government has taken this pledge: “No one will be left behind” and this is why the government has started many initiatives-schemes for Scheduled Caste people — to awaken self-confidence, give economic freedom, restore social respect.
The work that Bhagwant Mann government of Punjab has done for Scheduled Caste people is not just government schemes, but an effort to reduce the pain of lakhs of families and awaken hope. This government, working from the heart, has shown that for them, the development of Dalit society is not just a slogan, but a true responsibility.
Mann government took such a historic decision and waived old debts of up to ₹68 crores taken from Punjab Scheduled Caste Land Development and Finance Corporation (PSCFC). Loan waiver of approximately ₹67.84 crores has been announced for about 4, 727 families of this community. This step is not just financial relief, but a milestone in the direction of social respect and equality. For families burdened under economic pressure for years, this decision has brought a message of new hope and self-reliance. Bhagwant Mann government has proved that true governance is that which wipes the tears of society’s weakest section, brings light and confidence in their lives. This initiative has become the identity of a sensitive government dedicated to Dalit welfare — where a smile on every poor person’s face is considered the biggest achievement. This step is not just a number, but the smile of many families who had the burden of debt on their heads, who had obstacles before them.