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Punjab's 'Historic' Women's Budget Fulfills Rs 1000 Monthly Cash Promise

Gurpreet Kaur, wife of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, hailed the state budget as historic for its unprecedented focus on women's empowerment, coinciding with International Women's Day. She emphasized the government's fulfillment of its key promise to provide a monthly cash transfer of Rs 1,000 to women. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema presented the budget, boasting it was the first presented on Women's Day and focused on all sections of society. AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal also lauded the women-centric financial schemes as the biggest initiative for women's empowerment in Punjab's history.

Key Points: Punjab's Women's Day Budget Launches Rs 1000 Monthly Cash Transfer

  • Rs 1000 monthly cash transfer for women launched
  • Budget presented on International Women's Day
  • AAP government fulfills core electoral promise
  • SC community women to receive Rs 1500 monthly
  • Initiative hailed as historic for empowerment
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Never has such importance given to women: CM Mann's wife terms Punjab budget 'historic'

CM Mann's wife praises Punjab's historic budget for women empowerment, fulfilling the promise of Rs 1000 monthly cash assistance on International Women's Day.

Never has such importance given to women: CM Mann's wife terms Punjab budget 'historic'
"Never has it happened in the history of Punjab that such importance has been given to women. - Gurpreet Kaur"

Chandigarh, March 8

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's wife, Gurpreet Kaur, praised the state's budget, calling it "historic" for its focus on female empowerment on International Women's Day. She lauded the government for launching the promised monthly cash transfer of Rs 1,000 for women, asserting that this administration is the first in Punjab's history to fulfil its core electoral pledges.

Speaking to the reporters, CM Mann's wife, Gurpreet Kaur, said, "The budget has been presented today on the occassion of Women's Day. Never has it happened in the history of Punjab that such importance has been given to women. All the women I am meeting are so happy today because the government has fulfilled its promise of a cash transfer of Rs 1000 to women every month. This is the first government in history to fulfil all its promises."

Her remarks came after the Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema presented the fifth state budget in the assembly, coinciding with International Women's Day and said that the government has focused on every section of society in the last four years.

Before presenting the Budget, Minister Cheema congratulated the women on International Women's Day and boasted that AAP is the "first government" to present a budget on Women's Day.

"First of all, on International Women's Day, I congratulate all my mothers, sisters and children on behalf of the Aam Aadmi Party. Today, the historic budget of Punjab, which is being presented on Women's Day, is a great honour for women. To date, no party, no government has presented a budget on Women's Day. For the last four consecutive years, the Punjab government has worked for every section...," Cheema told reporters.

Earlier today, Aam Aadmi Party National Convener Arvind Kejriwal lauded the announcements of the women-centric financial assistance schemes of the Punjab government, terming it the "biggest" initiative in the state's history with regard to women empowerment.

In a post on X, Kejriwal said that the AAP government in Punjab is fulfilling every announcement it made to the people here.

"On the occasion of International Women's Day today, the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has fulfilled its biggest guarantee. Today, in the budget, an announcement has been made to give Rs 1000 to every woman every month and Rs 1500 to every woman from the SC community--this is the biggest initiative in Punjab's history for the respect and empowerment of women. We have fulfilled every guarantee we gave to the people of Punjab, and we will continue to do so in the future as well. Very soon, this amount will start getting credited to the accounts of our mothers and sisters. Salute to the women's power of Punjab and heaps of best wishes," he said.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While the intent is good, I have questions about the implementation. How will they ensure the money reaches the right beneficiaries? Will there be a proper verification system? Also, presenting the budget on Women's Day is a nice gesture, but the real test is the execution. Let's hope it's not just symbolism.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the CM's wife making public statements. It's good that she's highlighting women's issues. The separate amount for SC women (Rs. 1500) is a thoughtful inclusion to address layered inequalities. Hope this empowers women to have more financial independence.
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Aman W
"First government to fulfil all its promises" is a very strong claim. Every party says this. The cash transfer is a good step, but what about jobs for youth, farmers' issues, and industrial growth? A budget needs to be balanced for all sections, not just one day's headlines.
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Kavitha C
As a woman from a rural background, this news brings hope. This money can help with children's school supplies or medical needs. It's a sign of respect. Bhagwant Mann government seems to be trying to walk the talk. Let's see how quickly it reaches our accounts. 🤞
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David E
Focusing a budget on International Women's Day is a powerful statement. The direct benefit transfer model, if implemented transparently, can be very effective. Other states should take note. Empowerment often starts with economic agency.

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