Baljit Kaur, Punjab Cabinet Minister for Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities, said the Punjab Government was working relentlessly for the welfare of all sections of society, with special emphasis on safeguarding the rights and ensuring the social and economic upliftment of the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Backward Class (BC) communities.
The Minister was addressing a meeting held at Punjab Bhawan with representatives of the SC/BC Union, during which she patiently listened to the issues and demands raised by the union members and assured them that all genuine concerns would be resolved on a priority basis.
Baljit Kaur Assures Time-Bound Resolution of Issues, Early Action on Pending Decisions
Baljit Kaur clarified that issues falling within the purview of her department would be addressed promptly through a time-bound mechanism. She added that matters requiring decisions at the government level would be taken up with the concerned authorities at the earliest to ensure appropriate solutions.
ਮੁੱਖ ਮੰਤਰੀ ਭਗਵੰਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਮਾਨ ਦੀ ਅਗਵਾਈ ਹੇਠ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਸਮਾਜ ਦੇ ਹਰ ਵਰਗ ਦੀ ਭਲਾਈ ਲਈ ਲਗਾਤਾਰ ਕੰਮ ਕਰ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ। ਇਸਦੇ ਨਾਲ ਨਾਲ ਐੱਸ.ਸੀ ਅਤੇ ਬੀ.ਸੀ ਭਾਈਚਾਰੇ ਦੇ ਹੱਕਾਂ ਦੀ ਸੁਰੱਖਿਆ ਅਤੇ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੀ ਸਮਾਜਿਕ–ਆਰਥਿਕ ਤਰੱਕੀ ਲਈ ਵੀ ਵਿਸ਼ੇਸ਼ ਯਤਨ ਕੀਤੇ ਜਾ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ। ਇਹ ਪ੍ਰਗਟਾਵਾ ਸਮਾਜਿਕ ਨਿਆਂ, ਅਧਿਕਾਰਤਾ ਅਤੇ ਘੱਟ ਗਿਣਤੀ ਮਾਮਲਿਆਂ… pic.twitter.com/8ahgpdjnhf
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Referring to Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s vision of a “Rangla Punjab,” the Minister said inclusive development was essential to building a vibrant and progressive state. She emphasised that the dream of a prosperous Punjab could not be realised without ensuring dignity, equality and justice for the SC and BC communities.
“A truly Rangla Punjab will emerge only when every household prospers, every individual feels confident, and equal opportunities are available to all sections of society,” she said.
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Reiterating the government’s commitment, Baljit Kaur said the Punjab Government continued to take concrete and effective steps for the welfare of marginalised and backward communities. She added that such engagements with community representatives helped strengthen participatory governance and mutual trust.
The meeting concluded in a positive and constructive atmosphere.