On the availability of vaccine, the chief secretary told the CM that the situation was critical, with only three days of stocks left, but the Central Government has assured that more would be coming soon.
CM orders that all people flying into Punjab should have a negative RT-PCR from within 72 hrs
Punjab chief minister also orders an increase in Covid-19 vaccination to two lakh doses per day
There are set norms and patterns for ticket allocation in the Congress, which are followed in all elections in all states, said Amarinder and added that Punjab was no exception.
Assuring the Arhtiyas (grain commission agents) of their involvement in the process of release of payments to the farmers, albeit in a modified manner, while farmers get their payments in their bank accounts within 48 hours, as mandated by the state government, Amarinder said.
SAD chief attacks Punjab CM for being 'hand in glove' with Modi govt on issues like farm laws, DBT
Since Punjab has a majority population among the agriculture community, even the common man is affected by the farmers’ agitation, he said, adding “this anger is impacting the vaccination drive.”
Capt Amarinder castigates the Centre over its 'one-sided decision' to impose the controversial farm laws and the direct bank transfer (DBT) scheme on Punjabs farming community
Denying bonded labour in Punjab, CM says Centre 'spreading misinformation' about state's farmers
The CM had announced the free travel scheme in the Assembly on 5 March, as part of his government’s efforts to empower women and girls in the state. The Cabinet formally approved the scheme.
