Ferozepur MLAs organise live viewing of budget session among women, welcome monthly assistance scheme
HARISH MONGA
Ferozepur, March 8, 2026: A programme was organised at the office of Ferozepur Urban MLA Ranbir Singh Bhullar, while Ferozepur Rural MLA Rajneesh Kumar Dahiya organised a similar programme at Shanti Vidya Mandir School, located opposite his office. During these programmes, the Punjab Assembly budget session was telecast live on LED screens, and women from the constituency watched the proceedings and welcomed the government’s decision.
The Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has fulfilled its pre-election promise of providing monthly financial assistance to women in the state. The government had earlier assured that women in Punjab would receive Rs 1,000 per month, and the promise was fulfilled today.
On the occasion, Amandeep Kaur Gosal, wife of MLA Ranbir Singh Bhullar, and Sudesh Dahiya, wife of MLA Rajneesh Kumar Dahiya, were also present.
The decision of the Punjab Government to fulfil its promise was widely appreciated by the women present. Under the scheme, women belonging to the SC community will receive Rs 1,500 per month, while women from other categories will receive Rs 1,000 per month. The announcement has brought a wave of happiness among women, who said the government has honoured the commitment it had made earlier.