The Punjab Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, on Wednesday approved a series of major policy decisions aimed at accelerating the state’s development and enhancing public welfare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Among the key decisions, the Cabinet approved the Fee Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2026<\/strong>, a significant move intended to curb arbitrary fee hikes by private schools. The government said the legislation would provide much-needed relief to parents by ensuring greater transparency and accountability in school fee structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In another important decision, the Cabinet approved a policy concerning outsourced employees who have been working continuously for the past five years. The government said the move is aimed at protecting the interests of long-serving contractual workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To promote environmental conservation, the Cabinet also cleared the Trees for Protection Bill, 2026<\/strong>, which seeks to strengthen green cover across Punjab and encourage sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the education sector, the Cabinet approved the establishment of three new Digital Open Universities<\/strong> to expand access to quality higher education through technology-enabled learning platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Cabinet also sanctioned the creation of a new Tarsika Block in Amritsar<\/strong>, approved fresh recruitment in the Public Works Department (PWD)<\/strong>, and cleared a proposal to increase the working hours of veterinary doctors to improve the delivery of animal healthcare services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, the Cabinet endorsed measures aimed at strengthening the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework and further empowering the Panchayati Raj system to improve grassroots governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said the decisions reflect the government’s commitment to ensuring inclusive development, improving public services, protecting the interests of citizens, and building a stronger and more progressive Punjab.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Punjab Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, on Wednesday approved a series of major policy decisions aimed at accelerating the state’s development and enhancing public welfare. 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