Punjab Cabinet Approves Key Amendments and Initiatives for Rural Development

The Punjab cabinet approved amendments to hold sarpanch and panch elections without political party symbols. This aims to promote unity and prevent political groupism in villages. Other decisions included enhancing Punjab Civil Services cadres and constructing ponds along river Ghaggar to recharge groundwater.

In a significant move to promote unity in rural areas, the Punjab cabinet on Thursday amended rules for sarpanch and panch elections to be held without political party symbols, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema announced.

This step aims to reduce political groupism and ensure better utilization of funds and grants for village development.

Additionally, the cabinet approved increasing the Punjab Civil Services cadre and constructing ponds along the river Ghaggar to enhance groundwater recharge.

(With inputs from agencies.)