Chandigarh: The Punjab government has released funds amounting to Rs 690.96 crore
under various welfare schemes, including pension payments, compensation
to farmers against crop damage, retirement benefits and medical
reimbursement.
Chief Minister Amarinder Singh had directed all
the departments to create resources for welfare schemes through prudent
fiscal management so that the beneficiaries, constituting the most
deprived sections of the society, do not face any more hardships,
according to an official spokesperson.