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The Punjab government banned hybrid paddy seed sales citing low Out Turn Ratio (OTR) and high breakage rates, impacting farmer profits.
Farmers and experts argue hybrids offer higher yields and water efficiency; issues lie in poor harvest timing, drying, and outdated milling tech.
Experts claim the ban conflicts with the Seed Act, 1966, which permits sale of centrally notified hybrid seeds.

Punjab govt plans to develop Jhajjar-Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary into its first leopard safari and eco-tourism hub.
The move, announced in the 2025–26 budget, aims to boost tourism and wildlife conservation.
₹10 crore allocated for developing Nangal as the state’s next major tourist destination.

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Cheema presented the state’s budget for the financial year 2025-26, focusing on tackling the drug menace, diversification of crops, managing stubble and enhancing health infrastructure.
Totaling Rs over 2.36 lakh crore.

To promote tourism and wildlife conservation in Punjab, the government has planned to develop the Jhajjar-Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary of Sri Anandpur Sahib into an eco-tourism and the first Leopard safari destination in the state.
It has also been announced to develop Nangal as Punjab’s next big tourist spot for which a provision of Rs. 10 Crore has been kept in the budget.

Punjab government launched ‘Project Hifazat’ to ensure women’s safety & dignity, strengthening the response mechanism for violence victims.
The 24×7 Women and Child Helpline under 'Mission Shakti' & 'Mission Vatsalya' will provide emergency & non-emergency support.
The project aims to eliminate the fear preventing women from reporting abuse & streamline coordination among police & agencies.

Punjab organized a workshop on "Cyber Crime, Forensics & Law" to address technology-driven crimes & safeguard critical infrastructure.
The event, attended by legal experts, cyber specialists, and government officials, emphasized the importance of robust cybersecurity frameworks.
Participants were encouraged to pursue careers in cybersecurity and cyber law to contribute to societal security.

Punjab Cabinet approved the Excise Policy 2025-26, aiming to collect ₹11,020 crore, an 8.61% increase over the previous year.
Defense forces get relief with a 50% reduction in wholesale license fees from ₹5 lakh to ₹2.5 lakh.
New bottling plants approved, Cow Welfare Fee raised by 50%, and Excise Police Stations proposed for better enforcement.

The Punjab Health Department signed an MoU with National Centre for Disease Control to establish a state branch at Community Health Centre Manawala, Amritsar, strengthening Integrated Disease Surveillance.
Additionally, 10 Mobile Medical Units were launched in Mansa and Bathinda, offering free consultations, tests, medicines, and health awareness camps.

The Punjab government will install 663 more solar pumps for farmers, with subsidies of 60% for general and 80% for SC farmers.
Solar pumps reduce fuel costs and emissions, promoting sustainable agriculture.
Target is set to install 20,000 solar pumps, with a focus on dark zones and micro-irrigation systems.

Punjab opened the Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship Portal for OBC, EBC, and DNT students under the PM YASASVI scheme for the 2024-25 academic year.
The portal streamlines the process for applying, verification, approvals & disbursement of scholarships.
PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India was launched to enhance educational access for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

The Punjab Government announced a 4% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees and pensioners, effective from November 1, raising DA from 38% to 42%.
This hike is expected to benefit over 6.5 lakh employees and pensioners, providing additional financial support ahead of Diwali.
Punjab Chief Minister: Bhagwant Mann.
Punjab Governor: Gulab Chand Kataria.

Indian Embassy in Bahrain unveiled displays highlighting Punjab’s tourism & One District One Product scheme, part of a "focus state-union territory" initiative.
The exhibition features Punjab’s cultural heritage & local products with contributions from Punjabi Virsa organization.
Ambassador Vinod K. Jacob emphasized cultural ties and the "Dekho Apna Desh" campaign to boost tourism and trade.

Punjab Assembly passed the Punjab Apartment and Property Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2024, to address illegal colonies.
The law aims to prevent unauthorized developments and ease property registration for small landowners.
Strict penalties for violations will deter the creation of illegal colonies, with the Chief Minister emphasizing its importance for public welfare.

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has fined the Punjab government Rs 1,000 crore for failing to manage solid and liquid waste effectively, adding to a previous Rs 2,080 crore penalty.
The penalty is calculated based on untreated sewage and legacy waste, with Rs 9,696.6 crore for legacy waste & Rs 565.3 crore for untreated sewage over six months.
Punjab has not complied with previous orders.

Punjab Police, in collaboration with BSF and VDCs, is conducting a one-week anti-drug drive, 'Mission Nishchay,' in Fazilka district, targeting 42 border villages to gather intelligence on drug demand and supply.
The initiative focuses on community participation, particularly involving youth and women, to combat drug issues along the 108 km Fazilka section of the India-Pakistan border.

In Punjab, under the unique initiative of the District Election Officer and Deputy Commissioner of Malerkotla, a special website named ‘Booth Raabta’ has been launched to provide election-related information to the people of the district.
The website boothraabta.com will be helpful not only to the voters but also to the polling personnel.

The AAP government in Punjab has delivered over 40,000 jobs in two years, as highlighted in the budget presentation.
The FY 2024-25 Punjab budget has exceeded Rs 2 lakh crore with a focus on health and education sectors.
The agriculture sector has been allocated Rs 13,784 crore, and the education sector has been allotted Rs 16,987 crore in the budget.

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann dedicated the state’s first Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, which has been set up in Mohali.
The government had made an announcement in this regard in the 2022 Budget Session.
The institute was built at a cost of ₹40 crore
The government has appointed former PGIMER hepatology department head Dr Virendra Singh as the director of the institute.

Shubman Gill appointed as Punjab 'state icon' for Lok Sabha polls to boost voter turnout aiming for over 70% against 2019's 65.96%.
Gill to lead voter awareness campaigns, especially targeting areas with historically low participation.
Focus on engaging first-time voters and the youth, hoping to inspire broader electoral participation expected in April-May elections.

Punjabi University's Department of Computer Science unveils 'PURAN,' an innovative system to improve Gurmukhi script typing online.
It is developed by Gurjot Singh Mahi under the guidance of Dr. Amandeep Verma.
The system earned the title of "Best Research Paper" at the International Conference on "New Emerging Trends in Engineering" in Kozhikode, Kerala

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Punjab Current Affairs 2025 FAQs

Who is the current Chief Minister of Punjab?

Charanjit Singh Channi is the current Chief Minister of Punjab.

What is the capital of Punjab?

The capital of Punjab is Chandigarh, which is a Union Territory.

Who is the Governor of Punjab?

Banwarilal Purohit is the current Governor of Punjab.

What is the major crop grown in Punjab?

Wheat is the major crop grown in Punjab, followed by rice

Who founded the Sikh religion in Punjab?

Guru Nanak Dev founded the Sikh religion in Punjab in the 15th century.

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