Punjab : Since coming to power, the AAP government of Punjab remains in the discussion due to its many big decisions. Sometimes for farmers and sometimes for anti-corruption measures. Now this government is in discussion due to its new decision.
The Bhagwant Mann government has taken another big decision to make Punjabi language mandatory for government jobs. Bhagwant Mann has taken this decision to promote Punjabi language. Today the Chief Minister of Punjab held a meeting at his official residence and after this gave information about it by tweeting.
Bhagwant Mann tweeted and informed, “Punjab Punjabiyat first! Mother tongue Punjabi has been made mandatory in Aptitude test for government jobs. At least 50% marks in the exam will be mandatory. Mother tongue Punjabi is our identity in the whole world. Ours. The aim of the government is to promote Punjabi in every way.”
In the meeting with CM Bhagwant Mann, Chief Secretary Anirudh Tiwari, Secretary A. Apart from Venu Prasad, Principal Secretary Higher Education and Language Jaspreet Talwar was also present.
It has been said in the meeting that the state government has decided that now the candidates applying for Group C and D posts will have to pass the Punjabi language aptitude test. In Group C and D category recruitment is done for a total of 26,454. Let us inform that before this, Punjab Public Service Commission has made it mandatory to study Punjabi language up to matriculation level even for recruitment to the posts of Planning Officer (PPSC Recruitment 2022).
Big decision regarding sowing of paddy
Apart from this, today the Government has taken another big decision. Subsidy has been announced for direct sowing of paddy. He tweeted, “We are glad that our campaign to save water of Punjab is getting overwhelming response from farmers. ₹ 1500/acre subsidy announced for direct sowing of paddy. Launched a portal today where Farmers. You can take advantage of the government scheme by filling your name and information.”