NANGAL-Punjab Cabinet Minister for Finance, Transport, Taxation and Excise, Harpal Singh Cheema said that the Punjab Government led by CM Bhagwant Singh Mann is following the path shown by Bharat Ratna Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. He stated that soon after the formation of the government, portraits of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh and Babasaheb Dr. B. R. Ambedkar were installed in every government office. Punjab School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said that Punjab government schools are now setting new benchmarks while development grants are reaching villages on the ground.
Paying tribute to Babasaheb Ambedkar while addressing the ‘Shiksha Sankalp Programme’ organised on the occasion of the 135th birth anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar at the School of Eminence in Nangal, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated, "Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution, attained the highest level of education, holding 32 degrees including four PhDs, and always worked for the spread of education. Today’s society is a reflection of his visionary thinking."
He said, "With the Governor signing the Jagt Jyot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill 2026, the way has been cleared to impose strict punishment on those who commit beadbi against the Guru. A Guru Ravidas Bani Centre is being established where 700 students will be able to receive training. The 650th Prakash Parv of Guru Ravidas will be celebrated across the state with great devotion and on a large scale."
Highlighting development works, Harpal Singh Cheema added, "Sri Anandpur Sahib constituency has received the highest amount of development funds in Punjab. The constituency is also the third highest recipient of grants in the state, where bridges, roads, schools and various development works are being undertaken."
Emphasising education reforms, the minister continued, "The Aam Aadmi Party government has given the highest priority to the education sector. For the first time in Punjab’s history, the education budget has been increased manifold and government schools have been transformed. In Sri Anandpur Sahib constituency alone, more than ₹100 crore has been spent on the development of schools, providing modern laboratories, libraries and other facilities."
Announcing grants for the constituency, Harjot Singh Bains said, "Grants have been approved for various villages and institutions, including ₹5 lakh for Chandeser, ₹10 lakh for Beekapur Lower, ₹10 lakh for Basowal SC Dharamshala, ₹5 lakh for Lodhipur Bas Barotu, ₹5 lakh for Kutiya Baba Jamna Dass Ajauli Brahmpur, ₹5 lakh for Dadhi, ₹5 lakh for Miyapur Handur, ₹5 lakh for Awanakot Lower, and ₹1 lakh under the Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Grant for Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Sewa Society, Sri Anandpur Sahib. This financial assistance will help strengthen development and infrastructure in the area.”
On this occasion, Dr. Sanjeev Gautam, District President Kamikar Singh Dadhi (Organization Constituency Coordinator), Dalip Hans (Member, Dalit Board Punjab), Dr. J.S. Kahlon, Deepak Soni (Constituency Coordinator), Kala Baba Jamuna Dass Kutiya, and retired Principal Baldev also shared their views on the life and contributions of Babasaheb Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar.