4 lakh jobs, Rs 1 crore to martyr's family: AAP's big promises in Punjab on I-Day

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann hoisted the National Tricolour at Faridkot during the state-level function on the occasion of 79th Independence Day. On the occasion, he remembered the unparalleled sacrifices made by the freedom fighters and said that freedom was achieved after countless sacrifices.

Speaking on the occasion, Mann remembered Guru Sahiban and the warriors who sacrificed their lives for the country's freedom and said that the people of Punjab have made many sacrifices for the freedom of the country and the protection of religion.

He also said that the AAP government of Punjab has decided to give an honorarium of Rs 1 crore to the family members of martyrs.

During the event, he also honoured officials from various departments for their outstanding service, as well as family members of freedom fighters and other distinguished individuals.

Commenting on the development works being undertaken by the Punjab government, he said that the taxpayers' money is being utilised for the all-round development of the state.

He also said that the state has received an investment of Rs 1,14,000 crore that will provide employment to the youth of the state.

"An investment of Rs 1,14,000 crore has come to the state which will provide employment to approximately 4 lakh youths of Punjab," said Mann in his Independence Day speech.

Speaking about road safety, he said that there has been a substantial reduction in deaths due to road accidents in the state following the creation of the Sadak Suraksha Force by the state government.

"We have created the Sadak Suraksha Force, which has led to a 48 per cent reduction in deaths due to road accidents," said Mann.

He also said that the state government is undertaking the construction of 19,000 kms of roads and work on the project will being soon.

Commenting on the state government's fight against the menace of drugs, Mann said that the AAP government has launched the 'War Against Drugs' campaign and has brought to justice a lot of drug traffickers.

"To remove the stigma of drugs from Punjab's forehead, the Punjab Government has launched the 'War Against Drugs' campaign, under which numerous drug traffickers have been brought to justice," said the Punjab Chief Minister in his speech.

Mann also said that 'Aam Aadmi Clinics' and 'Schools of Eminence' have been established to provide good healthcare facilities and quality education to the people of Punjab, adding that Punjab is emerging as a leading state in the fields of healthcare and education.

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