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Punjab CM Mann holds Lok Milni in Jalandhar, engages directly with citizens on governance and development
Babushahi Bureau
Jalandhar (Punjab), January 12, 2026: Braving the cold, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday held a Lok Milni in Jalandhar, directly interacting with residents from various Assembly constituencies to hear their grievances firsthand. The event marked a continuation of the CM’s pro-people engagement efforts aimed at strengthening governance and addressing public issues effectively.
During the session, the Chief Minister highlighted that Lok Milnis are intended to streamline grievance redressal and enable the government to understand ground realities.
“The basic aim of these Lok Milnis is to resolve issues faced by the people, thereby giving a fillip to the overall development of the state. Our government is committed to transparent and responsive governance,” he said.
CM Mann outlined the government’s broader vision for Punjab, noting that sustained initiatives in electricity, employment, healthcare, and education are helping reduce the burden on families while aiming to restore Punjab’s status as a frontrunner state. He emphasised that 90% of households now receive free electricity, more than 63,000 youth have secured government jobs transparently, and 17 toll plazas have been closed, saving the public around ₹64 lakh daily.
On healthcare, the Chief Minister said 881 Aam Aadmi Clinics provide free treatment and medicines, and the upcoming Mukhy Mantri Sehat Yojna will offer cashless treatment up to ₹10 lakh. In education, the government is setting up 118 Schools of Eminence, providing free uniforms and transportation for girls, special coaching for competitive exams, and upgrading teachers’ skills through international training programs. So far, 265 students from government schools have qualified for JEE Mains, 44 cleared JEE Advanced, and 848 qualified for NEET.
CM Mann stressed that these Lok Milnis not only help citizens resolve day-to-day issues but also monitor government officers’ performance and improve administrative efficiency. “No other state government spares so much time to solve people’s problems at their doorsteps,” he said.
Cabinet Minister Mohinder Bhagat and other dignitaries were present during the event, which reinforced the government’s focus on pro-people governance and long-term development plans for Punjab.