A crucial meeting of the Punjab Cabinet is scheduled to take place today at Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s official residence in Chandigarh on 30 July. The meeting is expected to focus on key policy decisions, including gathering feedback on the state’s proposed land pooling policy—a major step that could impact urban development and infrastructure planning.
Sources in the government indicated that the Cabinet is also likely to clear new recruitment proposals for various departments, including the Health Department. Several significant health-related decisions are expected to be on the agenda.
Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema is set to brief the media about the Cabinet’s decisions at 2 PM at Punjab Bhawan. The official outcomes will be shared during this press conference, marking a clear communication channel between the government and the public.
Previous Relief Measures: Age Limit for Group D Raised
In the previous Cabinet meeting, the Punjab government had extended a major relief to job aspirants by revising the age limit for Group D recruitments. The eligibility age range was increased from 18 to 37 years, widening the window for more applicants. In the same meeting, amendments were also approved in laws related to counterfeit seeds, with provisions for stricter punishments—part of the government’s larger agenda to protect farmers from spurious inputs.
Government Prioritising Citizen-Centric Governance
The current series of Cabinet meetings reflects the government’s strategy to address longstanding public issues directly. Officials say the government is making an active effort to connect with citizens and resolve matters that have been pending for years. One such example was the decision to legalise and regulate traditional bull races after prolonged public demand.
The Mann-led administration has also rolled out multiple measures to ease compliance and provide relief to industry stakeholders at various levels. Today’s meeting is expected to continue this trend of policy shifts aimed at governance reforms, industrial support, and grassroots engagement.
The outcomes of today’s meeting are expected to set the tone for the next phase of the Aam Aadmi Party government’s administrative and development push in the state.