Chandigarh, Punjab: Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Sond held a press conference today to share an important update on MGNREGA, the flagship rural employment scheme. He announced that the Centre will release ₹300 crore of pending MGNREGA funds in April, ensuring that thousands of rural workers in Punjab receive their rightful payments on time.
Highlighting the government’s commitment to supporting rural livelihoods, Minister Sond confirmed that no worker’s job card under MGNREGA will be cancelled. This measure safeguards the employment rights of laborers who depend on the scheme for their daily income, emphasizing transparency and reliability in the implementation of MGNREGA.
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Expanding MGNREGA in Punjab: Village Camps to Provide New Job Cards and Employment Opportunities
To further strengthen the program, the government will organize camps across villages to issue new job cards. This initiative will allow more eligible citizens to access employment opportunities, marking a significant step in expanding the reach of MGNREGA in Punjab. Officials stressed that these efforts will improve rural economic stability, reduce unemployment, and empower communities.
ਕੈਬਿਨੇਟ ਮੰਤਰੀ @TarunpreetSond ਨੇ ਪ੍ਰੈੱਸ ਕਾਨਫਰੰਸ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਦਿੱਤੀ ਅਹਿਮ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ !!
👉🏻 ਅਪ੍ਰੈਲ ਵਿੱਚ ਕੇਂਦਰ ਜਾਰੀ ਕਰੇਗਾ ਮਨਰੇਗਾ ਦੇ ਰੁਕੇ ₹300 ਕਰੋੜ
👉🏻 ਕਿਸੇ ਵੀ ਮਨਰੇਗਾ ਵਰਕਰ ਦਾ ਨਹੀਂ ਕੱਟਿਆ ਜਾਵੇਗਾ ਜੌਬ ਕਾਰਡ
👉🏻 ਪਿੰਡਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਕੈਂਪ ਲਗਵਾ ਕੇ ਬਣਾਏ ਜਾਣਗੇ ਹੋਰ ਜੌਬ ਕਾਰਡ pic.twitter.com/nTY8Nj66cx— AAP Punjab (@AAPPunjab) April 1, 2026
Minister Sond said, “Our focus is to ensure that all pending MGNREGA funds are released without delay, job cards are protected, and more villagers have the opportunity to participate in this vital program. Punjab is committed to enhancing rural livelihoods and providing reliable employment through MGNREGA.”
With these initiatives, MGNREGA in Punjab is set to become more accessible, inclusive, and efficient, reinforcing the government’s broader strategy of rural development and economic empowerment. The timely release of pending funds and the creation of new job cards is expected to benefit thousands of households, helping rural workers achieve financial stability and a better quality of life.