Punjab to introduce bus fare concession for visually impaired attendants

Updated : Mar 13, 2024 15:11
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Editorji News Desk

Punjab's Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur, speaking on International Women's Day, highlighted the government's dedication under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann towards statewide development.

She announced forthcoming initiatives, including fare concessions for visually impaired attendants on government buses and fee waivers for disabled individuals appearing in government job exams.

Additionally, the minister distributed appointment letters to 9 supervisors and 9 clerks in the Department of Social Security, Women and Child Development, along with 14 stenotypists in the Department of Social Justice, Empowerment, and Minorities.

Moreover, loans totaling Rs 1.66 crore and Rs 32.45 lakh were disbursed to SC and BC beneficiaries, respectively, from their respective corporations.
 
 
 
 
 

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