Punjab People Trust Mann Government as Welfare Schemes See Record Registrations: Baltej Pannu
Over 72.5 Lakh Women Register for Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana, Says Baltej Pannu
5 Dariya News
Chandigarh 24-Jul-2026
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu on Friday said that the unprecedented response to the Bhagwant Mann Government's flagship welfare schemes is proof that the people of Punjab have complete faith in the government's commitment to delivering on its promises.
Addressing a press conference, Pannu shared detailed figures of the Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana and the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, highlighting the massive public participation and the benefits already reaching lakhs of families across the state.
Addressing a press conference, AAP Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said that opposition parties had repeatedly claimed that the Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana would never be implemented. "Today, the numbers themselves have exposed their lies. The people of Punjab trusted the Mann Government because they knew that this government fulfils every promise it makes," he said.
He informed that 72,56,686 women aged 18 years and above have already registered under the Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana. He added that women whose registrations were completed later need not worry, as they will also receive three months' benefits together in their bank accounts. The next phase of payments will be credited on August 1.
Sharing district-wise data, Pannu said Ludhiana has recorded the highest registrations with 7,86,863 women, followed by Patiala with 5,50,035 registrations and Amritsar with 5,39,285 registrations.Recalling the launch of the scheme, Baltej Pannu said AAP leader Manish Sisodia had rightly remarked that the government was not merely transferring money into bank accounts but transferring trust. "The overwhelming response from women across Punjab proves that people have immense faith in the Bhagwant Mann Government," he added.
Drawing a comparison with previous governments, Baltej Pannu said the Congress had collected forms for farm loan waivers and promised jobs before the 2017 elections, but neither the forms nor the promises ever translated into reality. "Captain Amarinder Singh even took an oath to provide jobs to every household, but the promise remained unfulfilled. In contrast, whatever the Mann Government promises, it delivers," he said.
Highlighting the success of the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, Pannu said that despite the opposition's attempts to spread misinformation that the health cards would not be accepted anywhere, the scheme has emerged as a major success.He said that more than 50 lakh people have already received treatment under the scheme, while the Punjab Government has spent ₹917 crore on providing cashless healthcare.
The scheme provides cashless treatment worth up to ₹10 lakh and is available at both government as well as empanelled private hospitals.Baltej Pannu further informed that more than 50 lakh Sehat Cards have already been issued across Punjab. Ludhiana tops the list with 5,36,504 cards, followed by Patiala with 4,52,030 cards and Jalandhar with 3,65,366 cards.
He also highlighted other major achievements of the Bhagwant Mann Government, stating that since AAP formed the government in 2022, 90 percent of households have been receiving zero electricity bills under the 600 units of free power scheme, farmers are getting electricity during daytime, and canal water coverage has increased from 21% to 80%.
Targeting the BJP, Baltej Pannu said Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini frequently visits Punjab to speak about the BJP government's Lado Scheme, despite failing to fulfil its own promises. He said the BJP had promised ₹2,100 per month to every woman in Haryana before the elections, but benefits have reportedly reached only around 20 lakh women, whereas the state's female population is nearly 80 lakh.
Responding to rumours circulated on social media, Baltej Pannu categorically rejected claims that the Punjab and Haryana High Court had stayed the Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana. He clarified that the High Court has not imposed any stay on the scheme, and the government will continue implementing it as planned.
The Bhagwant Mann Government believes in governance, not announcements. The record registrations under these schemes and the benefits reaching millions of people demonstrate that Punjab's people trust this government because it delivers on every commitment," he said.