A Rs 26,000-crore boost was given to the farming sector to ensure efficient wheat procurement,” Capt Amarinder Singh said after unfurling the Tricolour. DEBT RELIEF, NEW LAND LEASING LAWThe chief minister said that the state government will give debt relief of Rs 520 crore to landless farmers and workers. Capt Amarinder Singh announced the construction of 1,300 km of state and national highways with an investment of Rs 12,000 crore in two years. RESTORING SPORTING GLORYUnderlining the need to restore Punjab’s glory in sports, the chief minister announced the construction of 750 rural sports stadiums in two years. Citing the importance of online education, Captain Amarinder Singh said 1.74 lakh Class 12 students of government schools were being given smartphones this year.

Source: Hindustan Times August 15, 2020 07:31 UTC