Chandigarh, Punjab: The Mann government has taken a landmark step to improve the lives of Punjab farmers by ensuring uninterrupted electricity for agricultural work. For generations, farmers faced freezing nights, working with hands and feet turned blue as they struggled to irrigate fields late into the night.
With the new initiative, Punjab farmers can now complete their work efficiently in the mornings and return home in the evenings, enjoying a schedule similar to government office workers. This reflects the government’s commitment to easing the hardships of rural communities.
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Broader Strategy to Empower Punjab Farmers Through Modernized Irrigation and Reliable Power
Officials emphasized that this move is part of a broader strategy to empower Punjab farmers, modernize irrigation, and reduce dependency on diesel pumps and informal power connections, ensuring both safety and efficiency.
ਖੇਤੀ ਵਾਸਤੇ ਬਿਜਲੀ ਦਿਨੇ ਤੇ ਨਿਰਵਿਘਨ ਦੇਣ ਨੂੰ ਮਾਨ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਨੇ ਦਿੱਤੀ ਤਰਜੀਹ!
ਅੱਧੀ ਰਾਤ ਤੱਕ ਹੱਥ-ਪੈਰ ਨੀਲੇ ਕਰਦੀ ਕੜਕਦੀ ਠੰਢ ਦਾ ਸਾਹਮਣਾ ਕਰਦੇ ਕਿਸਾਨਾਂ ਦਾ ਪੀੜ੍ਹੀ-ਦਰ-ਪੀੜ੍ਹੀ ਦਾ ਦੁੱਖ ਮਾਨ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਨੇ ਕੀਤਾ ਦੂਰ, ਹੁਣ ਕਿਸਾਨ ਵੀ ਸਰਕਾਰੀ ਦਫ਼ਤਰ ਦੀ ਤਰ੍ਹਾਂ ਸਵੇਰੇ ਜਾ ਕੇ ਸ਼ਾਮ ਨੂੰ ਸਮੇਂ ਸਿਰ ਆਪਣੇ ਪਰਿਵਾਰਾਂ ‘ਚ ਮੁੜ ਆਉਂਦੇ ਨੇ pic.twitter.com/XEgYLgBYSa
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Farmers themselves have expressed relief, stating that the initiative provides stability and improved productivity. By focusing on Punjab farmers, the government is demonstrating tangible support for those who are vital to the state’s economy and food security.
The Mann government reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the agricultural sector, ensuring that Punjab farmers can work with dignity, safety, and modern infrastructure, making farming a more sustainable and rewarding occupation.