Punjab Govt intensifies fight against child marriage, prevents 64 cases in 2025–26: Dr Baljit Kaur
CHANDIGARH, 8th January 2026: The Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is making consistent, strong, and result-oriented efforts to completely eradicate the social evil of child marriage from the state. This was stated by Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr Baljit Kaur, while highlighting the government’s child-centric and […]
Malout MLA & Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur announces development grants worth ₹12 crore for Malout constituency
Chandigarh, August 22: Taking forward the holistic development agenda of the Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Cabinet Minister and MLA from Malout constituency Dr. Baljit Kaur has announced development grants worth nearly ₹12 crore for Malout constituency. She said that the government is releasing grants strictly as per public needs and […]
Dr. Baljit Kaur orders immediate action for rescue and rehabilitation of children begging in Dera Bassi
Chandigarh, August 1: Following reports highlighting the extremely poor and distressing conditions of children and their families begging near the Dera Bassi flyover, Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur has taken swift cognizance and issued strict directions for their immediate rescue and rehabilitation. As per reports from the concerned area, […]
Daughters from 15 districts to benefit from marriage assistance grant
Chandigarh, July 23: Dr. Baljit Kaur, Punjab Cabinet Minister for Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities, today informed that the Punjab Government has released an amount of ₹22.97 crore under the Ashirwad Scheme during the current financial year 2025-26 to benefit 4503 girls belonging to Scheduled Castes. Providing further details, Dr. Baljit Kaur said that the […]
Punjab’s Voice Will Forever Echo for the Rights of Its Water, Farmers, and Workers: Dr. Baljit Kaur
Chandigarh, May 1: Terming the move by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Central Government to deprive Punjab of its rightful share of river waters as utterly condemnable, Punjab’s Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister, Dr. Baljit Kaur, said this step goes against the very principles of democracy and federalism. She said water is the […]
Dr. Baljit Kaur Raises Punjab’s Voice at Chintan Shivir, Calls for Policy Reforms and Enhanced Support in Welfare Schemes
Chandigarh, April 10: Punjab Cabinet Minister for Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities, Dr. Baljit Kaur represented the state at the National Chintan Shivir organized by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, held in Dehradun. Strongly voicing key issues concerning the welfare of Scheduled Castes (SC), Backward Classes, and Minorities, she […]
Dr. Baljit Kaur’s Efforts Lead to Reforms and Mapping Initiative in Malout’s Water Resources Department
Chandigarh, March 18: The Punjab Government is committed to improving efficiency and streamlining operations in the Water Resources Department. In a significant move, the persistent efforts of Social Security, Women, and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur have led to the attachment of Lining Sub-Division No. 12, Malout, to the Executive Engineer, Abohar (PWRMDC […]
Punjab Government Constructing 1,000 Ulta Modern Anganwadi Centers for the Holistic Development of Women and Children: Dr. Baljit Kaur
Chandigarh, March 15: The Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, is continuously working for the holistic development of women and children in the state. As part of this initiative, the government is constructing 1,000 Ultra Modern Anganwadi centers across Punjab. This was Expressed by Social Security Women and Child […]
Financial Assistance of ₹20,000 to Families Under the National Family Benefit Scheme – Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur
Chandigarh, March 7: The Punjab Government provides a one-time financial assistance of ₹20,000 to families under the National Family Benefit Scheme in case of the death of the primary breadwinner of the household. Sharing more details, Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that families fulfilling the eligibility criteria can avail […]
Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities Department in year 2024
Chandigarh, December 31: The Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, has made significant efforts to uplift the living standards of Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes, and Minority Communities in the year 2024. Providing more details, Dr. Baljit Kaur, Minister of Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities, stated that the Punjab Government has implemented […]