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GS2 · Social justicePrelims
Financial Assistance Distributed Under Ashirwad Scheme in Punjab
AI Of the total amount, 20 crore 45 lakh rupees went to beneficiaries from EWS and backward classes.1
“ਪੰਜਾਬ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਨĂ ਚਾਲੂ ਿਵੱਤੀ ਸਾਲ 2026-27 ਦੌਰਾਨ ਅ©ੀਰਵਾਦ ਯੋਜਨਾ ਤਿਹਤ ਹੁਣ ਤੱਕ 12 ਹਜ਼ਾਰ 784 ਲਾਭਪਾਤਰੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ 65 ਕਰੋੜ 20 ਲਖ ਰੁਪਏ ਦੀ ਿਵੱਤੀ ਸਹਾਇਤਾ ਜਾਰੀ ਕੀਤੀ ਏ”
The Punjab government has so far released financial assistance of 65 crore 20 lakh rupees to 12 thousand 784 beneficiaries under the Ashirwad Scheme during the current financial year 2026-27.
Why it matters for exams: Relates to social justice and governance, specifically the Ashirwad Scheme for financial aid for daughters' marriages in Punjab. AI
Hear the original at 2:40 Read: regional-text · Punjabi · 13:10 Timeline
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GS3 · EnvironmentPrelims
Prime Minister Highlights Organic Farming Initiative in Punjab
AI Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the work of an organization called 'Kheti Virasat Mission' which is reviving organic and traditional farming practices.1 The organization's 'Nav-Srijan' initiative specifically aims to encourage natural cotton cultivation in the Malwa region of Punjab.1 The Prime Minister recognized farmers Ramandeep Kaur, Sunita Devi, and Rajni Kaur as skilled weavers.1
“ਖੇਤੀ ਿਵਰਾਸਤ ਿਮ©ਨ' ਨਾਮਕ ਇੱਕ ਸੰਗਠਨ ਨĂ ਜੈਿਵਕ ਖੇਤੀ ਅਤੇ ਰਵਾਇਤੀ ਖੇਤੀਬਾੜੀ ਅਿਭਆਸ ਿਵੱਚ ਨਵ ਜੀਵਨ ਭਰਨਾ ©ੁਰੂ ਕਰ ਿਦੱਤਾ ਏ । ਟੀਮ ਦਾ ਉਦੇ© ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੇ ਮਾਲਵਾ ਖੇਤਰ ਿਵੱਚ ਕੁਦਰਤੀ ਕਪਾਹ ਦੀ ਖੇਤੀ ਨੂੰ ਉਤ©ਾਿਹਤ ਕਰਨਾ ਸੀ, ਿਜਸਦੀ ©ੁਰੂਆਤ 'ਨਵ- ਿਤੰਜਨ' ਨਾਮਕ ਪਿਹਲਕਦਮੀ ਸੀ”
An organization named 'Kheti Virasat Mission' has started breathing new life into organic farming and traditional agricultural practices. The team's objective was to encourage natural cotton farming in the Malwa region of Punjab, which was started by an initiative named 'Nav-Srijan'.
Why it matters for exams: Relevant to environment and economy, focusing on the Kheti Virasat Mission and the Nav-Srijan initiative for natural cotton in the Malwa region. AI
Hear the original at 0:30 Read: regional-text · Punjabi · 13:10 Timeline
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GS2 · GovernancePrelims
Ownership Documents Distributed Under Mera Ghar Mere Naam Scheme
AI Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan distributed home ownership documents to residents living within the red line in village Sandhwan of Kotkapura.1 These documents were provided under the 'Mera Ghar Mere Naam' scheme to help residents maintain property records and provide proof of ownership.1
“ਪੰਜਾਬ ਿਵਧਾਨ ਸਭਾ ਦੇ ਸਪੀਕਰ ਕੁਲਤਾਰ ਿਸੰਘ ਸੰਧਵ ਨĂ ਕੋਟਕਪੂਰਾ ਦੇ ਿਪੰਡ ਸੰਧਵ ਿਵਖੇ ਲਾਲ ਲਕੀਰ ਅੰਦਰ ਵਸਦੇ ਲੋਕ ਨੂੰ ਉਨ ਦੇ ਘਰ ਦੇ ਮਾਲਕੀ ਹੱਕ ਸਬੰਧੀ ਦਸਤਾਵੇਜ਼ ਤਕਸੀਮ ਕੀਤੇ”
Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan distributed documents regarding the ownership rights of houses to the people living inside the red line in village Sandhwan of Kotkapura.
Why it matters for exams: Relates to governance and land rights under the 'Mera Ghar Mere Naam' scheme in Punjab. AI
Hear the original at 4:00 Read: regional-text · Punjabi · 13:10 Timeline
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- Jalandhar · Punjabi · 1310 · Text bulletin regional-text · Punjabi · 13:10 · original