Empowering rural Punjab, CM Bhagwant Mann announces a major development push in Dhuri while urging citizens not to fall for fake news on land pooling.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Maan has sectioned a significant grant of 31.30 crore for infrastructure and development works in the villages of Dhuri constituency. The move is part of the state’s broader commitment to boost rural development, with the 2024-25 state budget already allocating 35% of total funds to rural infrastructure and services.
ਮੁੱਖ ਮੰਤਰੀ ਭਗਵੰਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਮਾਨ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਧੂਰੀ ਦੇ ਪਿੰਡਾਂ ਨੂੰ 31.30 ਕਰੋੜ ਰੁਪਏ ਦੀ ਗ੍ਰਾਂਟ ਦਿੱਤੀ ਗਈ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੇ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਨਵੀਂ ਲੈਂਡ ਪੂਲਿੰਗ ਸਕੀਮ ਦੇ ਗ਼ਲਤ ਪ੍ਰਚਾਰ ਤੋਂ ਸੁਚੇਤ ਰਹਿਣ ਦੀ ਅਪੀਲ ਵੀ ਕੀਤੀ।#GovernmentOfPunjab#ਪੰਜਾਬ_ਸਰਕਾਰ pic.twitter.com/tz7lO3NqvJ
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In addition to announcing the grant, CM Maan has also addressed growing rumors surrounding the new land pooling scheme. He appealed to citizens to remain alert and avoid believing misleading information being spread deliberately by vested interests. The Chief Minister emphasized that the scheme is designed to benefit farmers and landowners—not exploit them.
Recent studies have shown that farmer Suspicion toward land reform remains high in Punjab, largely due to past mismanagement during the green revolution era. Maan reassured the public that the current reforms are farmer centric and transparent.
Political Observers view the timing of the announcement as a strategic step to build public trust and silence misinformation ahead of local elections
This initiative reflects the Punjab government’s focus on decentralizing growth and ensuring that remote villages are not left behind. With better roads, sanitation, drinking water, and education infrastructure planned under the new grant, the villagers of Dhuri are hopeful for visible improvements in their quality of life. The administration has also promised transparency in fund utilization, encouraging local participation and oversight to ensure every rupee benefits the community.