Ludhiana, Oct. 30 -- Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said his government was creating employment opportunities within Punjab and enabling young people to build their future at home rather than being forced to migrate abroad.

During a "Lok Milni" programme at Kamalpura village in Ludhiana's Jagraon constituency, the chief minister said Punjab's development strategy focused on expanding opportunities, strengthening public services and ensuring that government resources reached ordinary families.

Highlighting his government's employment record, the chief minister said more than 70,000 government jobs had been provided to young people solely on merit, without any payment or political recommendation.

"Earlier, young people w...