65,607 New MGNREGA Job Cards Issued in Punjab
Punjab has taken a major step in boosting rural employment under MGNREGA. The state has issued 65,607 new job cards in the past one and a half months. Rural Development and Panchayat Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond led this initiative.
In January, Sond directed district officials to set up camps in villages to create job cards for the needy. As a result, officials organized 10,533 camps across Punjab, issuing thousands of job cards. This includes 2,180 job cards for disabled individuals. Currently, Punjab has 12,27,603 active job cards under MGNREGA.
Employment for Rural Families
Sond emphasized that job card creation must continue to ensure employment for all eligible people. He instructed officials to organize more camps so no deserving person is left out.
So far, Punjab has generated over 2.68 crore man-days under MGNREGA in the current financial year. This has benefited more than 7 lakh rural families.
District-Wise Job Card Distribution
The initiative covered several districts, with thousands of job cards issued through multiple camps.
| District | Camps Organized | Job Cards Issued |
|---|---|---|
| Fazilka | 434 | 8,497 |
| Gurdaspur | 443 | 8,309 |
| Patiala | 1,022 | 6,984 |
| Amritsar | 855 | 4,850 |
| Hoshiarpur | 640 | 4,551 |
| Jalandhar | 874 | 4,013 |
| Ludhiana | 833 | 3,642 |
| Sangrur | 421 | 3,622 |
| Tarn Taran | 575 | 3,226 |
| Pathankot | 421 | 2,510 |
Other districts, including Mansa, Bathinda, Moga, and Ferozepur, also saw significant job card issuance.
Continued Efforts for Rural Development
The Punjab government remains committed to expanding employment opportunities in rural areas. Sond assured that more camps will be held to issue job cards promptly. This initiative aims to strengthen rural livelihoods and boost economic stability in villages.
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