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Punjab: Government Schemes, Projects & Representatives

Chief Minister: Bhagwant Mann · AAP · Capital: Chandigarh · Updated October 2026

Punjab is a state in North India, with its capital at Chandigarh. It elects 13 members to the Lok Sabha and has a 117-seat Legislative Assembly. The current Chief Minister is Bhagwant Mann (AAP). Nagarik tracks 3 Punjab government schemes and projects, including Schools of Eminence, Bhagwant Mann Sarkar Tuhade Dwar and Punjab Anti-Drug Campaign. The ruling government's manifesto tracker lists 2 commitments with their current, sourced status.

Overview

At a glance

Schemes, projects, civic focus, and verified indicators for your state.

Current CM
Bhagwant Mann
AAP
Projects tracked
3
3 ongoing 0 completed 0 proposed
Lok Sabha
13seats
Assembly
117seats
SDG score
61/100Performer
GSDP / capita
₹200KMoSPI approx.
Literacy
75.8%Census 2011
DPIIT BRAP
Achieverbusiness reform

Recent updates

Chief Minister

Chief Minister
Bhagwant Mann
AAP Since Mar 2022
Former Chief Ministers of Punjab 4 listed
Charanjit Singh Channi
INC 2021–2022
Short tenure; electricity bill waivers; waived dues for small industry.
Amarinder Singh
INC 2017–2021
Smart Village Campaign; GGSSS scholarship; ₹5.25 lakh crore investment in five years.
Parkash Singh Badal
SAD 2012–2017
Sarbat Sehat Bima Yojana health insurance; Ghar Ghar Rozgar employment scheme; Kisan Karj Mafi.
Amarinder Singh
INC 2002–2007
Drug enforcement drives; rural electrification; Markfed expansion for paddy procurement.

Projects & Initiatives 3 ongoing

Schools of Eminence
Ongoing
Budget₹200 crore+ (Punjab Budget for upgradation of 117 schools; additional recurring maintenance)
Since 2022 · 117 government schools across all Punjab districts selected for infrastructure and facility upgrades. Improvements include labs, smart classrooms, sports facilities, and trained faculty.
Bhagwant Mann Sarkar Tuhade Dwar
Ongoing
Since 2022 · Doorstep delivery of 43 government services without requiring citizens to visit government offices. Services include birth/death certificates, pension enrolment, and property-related documents.
Punjab Anti-Drug Campaign
Ongoing
Since 2022 · Multi-pronged programme including STF enforcement operations, awareness campaigns in schools and colleges, 1,100+ outpatient de-addiction centres (OATs), and international drug trafficking cooperation.

Manifesto

Headline manifesto commitments of the current government, with a sourced status. We track only whether each promise was kept — not its merits.

AAPAAP · manifesto 2022
1 Delivered1 In progress
Delivered Since 2022

300 units of free electricity per household per month

Free power up to 300 units a month began on 1 July 2022; the government reports a large majority of households now receive zero electricity bills.

In progress

₹1,000 per month to every adult woman

A flagship 2022 poll promise that went unfulfilled for nearly four years amid protests; a scheme (₹1,000/month, ₹1,500 for SC women) was announced in the 2026-27 state budget and is only now rolling out.

Municipal snapshot — Punjab

Focus urban body

Municipal Corporation Ludhiana

Ludhiana · Municipal corporation portal

Latest municipal budget source linked mcludhiana.gov.in ↗ cityfinance.in ↗
2Tracked
2Ongoing
0Completed
0Proposed

This tab is a state/UT-level urban snapshot, not a full ward or councillor roster. Numeric budgets and private vendor names should be added only when verified from official tender/project documents or named vendor disclosures.

Punjab government schemes & projects

Each page has the official source, status and — where citizens can act — the application link.

Also useful for Punjab

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Chief Minister of Punjab?

Bhagwant Mann is the current Chief Minister of Punjab, from the AAP.

What is the capital of Punjab?

The capital of Punjab is Chandigarh.

How many Lok Sabha seats does Punjab have?

Punjab has 13 Lok Sabha seats.

How many seats are there in the Punjab Legislative Assembly?

The Punjab Legislative Assembly has 117 seats.

What are the main government schemes in Punjab?

Schemes and projects tracked for Punjab include Schools of Eminence, Bhagwant Mann Sarkar Tuhade Dwar, Punjab Anti-Drug Campaign. Central schemes also apply — see all government schemes.

Where can I apply for an income, caste or domicile certificate in Punjab?

Apply online on Punjab's official state services portal, Punjab e-Services (eservices.punjab.gov.in). It is free or low-cost; you do not need an agent.

How do I check land records in Punjab?

Land records for Punjab are on the official Punjab Jamabandi portal (jamabandi.punjab.gov.in).