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Punjab, also called the land of the five rivers, is an Indian state with rich cultural diversity and tradition. The President of India appoints the head of the state of Punjab. The current governor of the state of Punjab is Banwarilal Purohit. The government in Punjab is run by the chief minister and their cabinet of ministers. The executive branch of the government is headed by the governor, chief minister, deputy chief minister, and chief secretary. The management is divided into different departments, each with its heads and members, such as the department of agriculture, tourism, education, etc.
Current Chief Minister
The government in Punjab is headed by Bhagwant Mann, who was appointed as the 17th chief minister of Punjab on 18 January, 2022 following the Legislative Assembly elections of Punjab. Bhagwant Mann represents the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and won over 93% in the recent state elections by winning 92 out of 117 seats. Bhagwant Mann is the youngest chief minister of Punjab at the age of 48 and is originally from the Satoj village in the Sangrur district of Punjab.
Branches of Ministry
The government in Punjab has over 52 departments under the leadership of potential ministers for all 23 districts, 168 statutory towns, and 69 censuses of Punjab. The major part of Punjab’s economy depends on the state’s agriculture producing a large stock of wheat and rice for the entire country. The state of Punjab has been developing in terms of technology, resources, power, and manufacturing of silk, wool, and other textiles. The government in Punjab is exceptionally efficient in their job and has been working relentlessly to reform the land of five rivers. Due to its political leader’s services, the state is well-equipped with medical, transport, and educational facilities reaching almost all districts, towns, and villages.
Some significant branches of ministry are
Department of Agriculture – Bhagwant Mann, who took office on 16 March, 2022, is the current minister responsible for this department. He also oversees the Department of Science, Technology & Environment.
Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development, and Fisheries – These departments are governed under the leadership of Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, who hails from Amritsar in Punjab and took office on 16 March, 2022.
Department of Finance – This department is currently under the leadership of Harpal Singh Cheema from the Dirba Assembly Constituency in the Sangrur district of Punjab, who took office on 16 March, 2022.
Department of Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs – Lal Chand Kataruchak, who took office on 16 March, 2022, governs it from the Bhoa Assembly Constituency of the Punjab government.
Department of Social Justice, Empowerment and minorities – This department is under the leadership of Baljit Kaur from the Malout Assembly Constituency of Punjab. He took office on 16 March, 2022.
Department of Health & Family Welfare – Headed by Vijay Single from the Manda Assembly Constituency of Punjab, who took office on 16 March, 2022.
Department of Hospitality – It is currently governed under the leadership of Laljit Singh Bhullar from the Patti Assembly Constituency of Punjab, who took office on 16 March, 2022.
Department of Jails – Harjot Singh Bains, who took office on 16 March, 2022, heads it from the Anandpur Sahib Assembly Constituency of Punjab.
Department of School Education – under the leadership of Gurmeet Singh, Meet Hayer from the Barnala Assembly constituency of Punjab, who took office on 16 March, 2022.
Department of Power – It is governed under the leadership of Harbhajan Singh ETO from the Jandiala Assembly Constituency of the Punjab government. He took office on 16 March, 2022.
Department of Revenue, Rehabilitation & Disaster Management – The departments are under the governance of Brahm Shankar Jimpa from the Hoshiarpur Assembly Constituency of Punjab, and he stepped into office on 16 March, 2022.
Conclusion
Managing a state like Punjab requires expertise and long years of experience. The ministry of Punjab is developing at a fast pace under the leadership of the Aam Aadmi Party. The capital of Punjab is Chandigarh, and the legislative assembly of Punjab has 117 MLAs. The term of each MLA is for five years. Currently, the government of Punjab is headed under the leadership of Bhagwant Mann, who has been a former actor, comedian, and satirist.
