Chandigarh, March 8 -- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday announced the 'Mukh Mantri Mavan Dhiyan da Satkar Scheme,' under which women in the general category will receive Rs.1,000 per month, while women from Scheduled Castes (SC) and backward classes will get Rs.1,500.

He also described the 2026-27 state budget as an "affidavit of progress," highlighting initiatives aimed at women, education, and sports.

"A scheme has been announced providing Rs 1,000 per month for women in the General category and Rs 1,500 for women from the Scheduled Castes and backward classes," Mann told the media.

He emphasised that the budget, presented on International Women's Day, reflects the government's commitment to women and pro-people policies...