Mann ministry
Mann ministry | |
|---|---|
| Ministry of Punjab | |
| People and organisations | |
| Governor | Banwarilal Purohit |
| Chief Minister | Bhagwant Mann |
| No. of ministers | 14 |
| Member parties | Aam Aadmi Party |
| Status in legislature | 3/4th Majority 92 / 117 (79%) |
| Opposition parties | |
| Opposition leader | Pratap Singh Bajwa |
| History | |
| Election(s) | 2022 |
| Outgoing election | 2017 |
| Legislature term(s) | 5 years |
| Predecessor | Channi ministry |
The Bhagwant Mann ministry is the State Cabinet of Punjab, India headed by the present Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The oath-taking ceremony of Mann was held at Khatkar Kalan village on 16 March 2022. The 10 cabinet ministers took oath on 19 March.
Mann holds the home ministry and agriculture department among other portfolios. Harpal Singh Cheema is the finance minister. Harjot Singh Bains is the Education minister. Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer is the Sports & Higher Education minister.
History[]
Inauguration[]
On 10 March, the election results were announced. The Aam Aadmi Party gained a full majority in the sixteenth Punjab Legislative Assembly by winning 92 seats out of 117 total. The opposition parties are the Indian National Congress, the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Shiromani Akali Dal, and the Bahujan Samaj Party.[1]
On 11 March 2022, AAP Punjab convener and MP Bhagwant Mann was elected by the AAP legislative members as their leader in the assembly.[2] Mann took oath as the Chief Minister in the Punjab government in a public ceremony at Khatkar Kalan village on 16 March, when the term of the incumbent Fifteenth Punjab Legislative Assembly expired.[3] 10 cabinet ministers took oath on 19 March at Guru Nanak Dev auditorium of Punjab Raj Bhavan in Chandigarh.[4][5] Eight ministers who took oath were greenhorn (first term) Members of Legislative Assembly (MLA) while two were in their second term.[6]
The cabinet can have at most 18 ministers, but Mann decided to appoint a smaller cabinet. Mann has set targets for every minister to achieve, saying people "can demand that the minister be removed" if the targets are not met.[7]
Shuffling in the cabinet[]
In May, health minister Vijay Singla was removed from cabinet, after corruption charges were raised against him.
5 MLAs were inducted into the cabinet and their swearing in ceremony took place on 4 July 2022.[8]
Major decisions[]
Ending VIP culture[]
Even before taking the oath, CM-designate Mann took steps to end VIP culture by meeting with the Director General of Police (DGP). Next day, the DGP in charge of security gave orders to withdraw personnel from 122 former MLAs and ministers. A total of 384 policemen previously on security details for those politicians were transferred back to their parent unit. Mann had stated that the police force was needed for security of the people and not VIPs. As ordered, 21 security personnel, the largest detail in the list, were withdrawn from the service of former transport minister and incumbent MLA Amrinder Singh Raja Warring. Furthermore, 19 personnel were withdrawn from the security of former finance minister Badal, 17 personnel from former education minister Pargat Singh, 16 from former food minister Ashu, and 15 personnel each from former ministers Sangat Singh Gilzian and Randeep Singh Nabha among others. The security of former CMs was continued as they had been provided security on the instructions of the Union Home Ministry.[9][10] AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal said Mann "removed the security of old ministers and gave security to the public".[7]
In May 2022, police personnel involved in the security of 424 VIPs were recalled. MLAs, jathedars of two Takhts, heads of various deras and police officers were part of the 424 VIPs[11]
Employment[]
On 19 March 2022, during the first Cabinet meeting, Mann announced his decision to fill 25,000 job openings in various departments of Punjab government. 10,000 of those vacancies were in the Punjab Police.[5]
On 22 March, he announced his decision to regularise the 35,000 employees in the state working on contractual basis through a bill in the assembly. In his announcement, he said: "I don't want these teachers protesting on the roads, I had promised to regularise their services, if we are voted to power and I am fulfilling my promise."[12]
In August 2022, only 1,700 patwaris were working in Punjab and more than 3000 seats were vacant. The Revenue Minister ordered the filling of vacancies of 3,660 authorized posts of patwaris.[13]
Education[]
On 30 March 2022, Mann ordered private schools not to hike their school fees in the year 2022. He also forbade schools from forcing the parents to make school-related purchases from exclusive stores. This was done to protect the consumers from imposed monopoly.[14] The District Regulatory Bodies in the state headed by the Deputy Commissioners were asked by Mann to act immediately on complaints made against erring private schools.[15]
Punjab Education Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer announced that Education Department of Punjab will distribute free uniforms to 15,49,192 government school students of Class 1 to 8 for the current academic session 2022-23. An amount of ₹92.95 crore (US$12 million) was released by the department for the purchases.[16]
Agriculture[]
On 18 March, the day of Holi festival, Mann announced a compensation of ₹1,010 million (US$13 million) for farmers whose cotton crops were damaged by the pink bollworm.[17] On 6 April 2022, 50% compensation as relief was agreed for crop loss in Muktsar district.[18]
To prevent the depletion of ground water table in the state, Punjab government approved an incentive of Rs 1,500 per acre for farmers, that followed the direct seeding of rice technique for the paddy crops. The government earmarked a sum of ₹450 crore (US$56 million) as incentive to be distributed among the farmers for promotion of less water-consuming and cost-effective DSR (Direct Seeding of Rice) technology.[19]
Anti-Corruption helpline[]
Mann launched an anti-corruption helpline on Martyrs day (Shaheed Diwas) on 23 March.[17] Mann announced that people could use the helpline to share audio or video evidence for such incidents, and promised that action will be taken on the complaints.[20]
Austerity measures[]
The number of members of the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) was reduced from existing 10 to 5. CM Mann said that the salaries of these ten members were putting an undue burden on the state exchequer and a reduction was being done to make the Commission work in a cost effective way.[21]
One MLA one pension[]
Former MLAs in Punjab were getting pension based on the number of terms they had served in the assembly. For one term an MLA would get a monthly pension of ₹75,150 (US$940). With every subsequent term served, an additional 66% of the standard pension amount would be added. Mann ordered that all former MLAs will get only one pension irrespective of the number of terms served.[22]
The Punjab State Legislatures Members (Pension and Medical Facilities Regulation) Amendment Bill 2022, was brought to stop multiple term pensions to ex-MLAs. The bill was passed on 30 June 2022 by the Punjab Assembly. The bill would save the state government Rs 19.53 crore annually.[23]
Law Enforcement[]
In April, the government formed a special anti-gangster task force to go after the gangs.[24]
In a meeting with the Canadian high commissioner, CM Mann suggested increasing cooperation between Canadian police agencies and Punjab Police to reduce crime due to gangs operating in both countries.[25]
Mohalla Clinics[]
CM announced plans to launch Mohalla Clinics in Punjab on Independence day, to provide free health care to public. The clinics were planned to be set up in both urban and rural areas in phased manner.[26] On 15th August 2022, 75 Aam Aadmi Clinics were made functional.[27]
Mining[]
In August 2022 Minister for mines, Harjot Singh Bains introduced stricter regulations for mining. The regulations were designed to impact the sand mafia in Punjab.[28]
Sports[]
The budget for the ministry of sports was increased from 162 crore to Rs 223 crore. Astroturf was announced to be set up at Ropar.[29]
Transportation[]
In June 2022, Mann announced Volvo bus service between IGI Airport and different Punjab cities of the state. The tariff charged by the PRTC and PEPSU buses for the Airport were announced at half the rates being charged by the private bus operators. Mann said that this service would break the monopoly of a few families in bus business with political links.[30]
In 2022 Mann approved setting up of a Punjab Aviation Museum at the civil aerodrome in Patiala. The museum would include replicas of aircraft, photographs, maps, models, diagrams, clothing and equipment used by aviators. Punjab's progress in the civil aviation will be shown in the museum.[31]
Free electricity[]
Fulfilling their election promise of providing free electricity, from 1 July the people across Punjab would get 300 units of free electricity. 73.39 lakh domestic consumers were estimated to benefit from the scheme.[32]
Defence[]
On 30 June Punjab Legislative Assembly with Aam Aadmi Party majority passed a resolution recommending the state government that it urges the Union government of India to immediately rollback the scheme. The resolution was opposed by BJP members of the assembly who were in minority. Punjab was the only state to pass such a resolution.[33]
Council of Ministers[]
By Minister[]
| Portfolio | Minister | Took office | Left office | Party | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 March 2022 | Incumbent | AAP | [34] | ||
| 21 March 2022 | Incumbent | AAP | [35] | ||
| 21 March 2022 | Incumbent | AAP | |||
| 21 March 2022 | Incumbent | AAP | |||
| 21 March 2022 | Incumbent | AAP | |||
| 21 March 2022 | Incumbent | AAP | |||
| 21 March 2022 | Incumbent | AAP | |||
| 21 March 2022 | Incumbent | AAP | |||
| 21 March 2022 | Incumbent | AAP | |||
| 21 March 2022 | Incumbent | AAP | |||
| 5 July 2022 | Incumbent | AAP | [36] | ||
| 5 July 2022 | Incumbent | AAP | [36] | ||
| 5 July 2022 | Incumbent | AAP | [36] | ||
| 5 July 2022 | Incumbent | AAP | [36] | ||
| 5 July 2022 | Incumbent | AAP | [36] | ||
By departments[]
An alphabetical list of all the departments of Punjab Government with terms :[37]
| Portfolio | Minister | Took office | Left office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Reforms | 16 March 2022 | 5 July 2022 | |
| 5 July 2022 | Incumbent | ||
| Agriculture | 16 March 2022 | 5 July 2022 | |
| 5 July 2022 | Incumbent | ||
| Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries | 21 March 2022 | 5 July 2022 | |
| 5 July 2022 | Incumbent | ||
| Civil Aviation | 16 March 2022 | Incumbent | |
| Conservation of Land & Water | 16 March 2022 | 5 July 2022 | |
| 5 July 2022 | Incumbent | ||
| Cooperation | 21 March 2022 | 5 July 2022 | |
| 5 July 2022 | Incumbent | ||
| Defence Services Welfare | 16 March 2022 | 5 July 2022 | |
| 5 July 2022 | Incumbent | ||
| Economic & Statistical Organisation | 16 March 2022 | Incumbent | |
| Elections | 16 March 2022 | 5 July 2022 | |
| 5 July 2022 | Incumbent | ||
| Employment Generation and Training | 16 March 2022 | Incumbent | |
| Excise and Taxation | 21 March 2022 | Incumbent | |
| Finance | 21 March 2022 | Incumbent | |
| Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs | 21 March 2022 | Incumbent | |
| Food Processing | 16 March 2022 | 5 July 2022 | |
| 5 July 2022 | Incumbent | ||
| Forest and Wild Life Preservation | 21 March 2022 | Incumbent | |
| General Administration | 16 March 2022 | Incumbent | |
| Governance Reforms and Public Grievances | 16 March 2022 | 5 July 2022 | |
| 5 July 2022 | Incumbent | ||
| Health & Family Welfare | 21 March 2022 | 24 May 2022 | |
| 24 May 2022 | 5 July 2022 | ||
| 5 July 2022 | Incumbent | ||
| Higher Education and Languages | 21 March 2022 | Incumbent | |
| Home Affairs and Justice | 16 March 2022 | Incumbent | |
| Horticulture | 16 March 2022 | 5 July 2022 | |
| 5 July 2022 | Incumbent | ||
| Hospitality | 21 March 2022 | 5 July 2022 | |
| 5 July 2022 | Incumbent | ||
| Housing and Urban Development | 16 March 2022 | 5 July 2022 | |
| 5 July 2022 | Incumbent | ||
| Industries and Commerce | 16 March 2022 | Incumbent | |
| Information and Public Relation | 16 March 2022 | 5 July 2022 | |
| 5 July 2022 | Incumbent | ||
| Information Technology | 16 March 2022 | Incumbent | |
| Investment Promotion | 16 March 2022 | 5 July 2022 | |
| 5 July 2022 | Incumbent | ||
| Jails | 21 March 2022 | Incumbent | |
| Labour | 16 March 2022 | 5 July 2022 | |
| 5 July 2022 | Incumbent | ||
| Legal and Legislative Affairs | 21 March 2022 | 5 July 2022 | |
| 5 July 2022 | Incumbent | ||
| Local Government | 16 March 2022 | 5 July 2022 | |
| 5 July 2022 | Incumbent | ||
| Mines & Geology | 21 March 2022 | Incumbent | |
| Medical Education and Research | 21 March 2022 | 24 May 2022 | |
| 24 May 2022 | 5 July 2022 | ||
| 5 July 2022 | Incumbent | ||
| New & Renewable Energy Sources | 16 March 2022 | 5 July 2022 | |
| 5 July 2022 | Incumbent | ||
| NRI Affairs | 21 March 2022 | Incumbent | |
| Parliamentary Affairs | 16 March 2022 | 5 July 2022 | |
| 5 July 2022 | Incumbent | ||
| Personnel | 16 March 2022 | Incumbent | |
| Planning | 21 March 2022 | Incumbent | |
| Power | 21 March 2022 | Incumbent | |
| Printing and Stationery | 16 March 2022 | 5 July 2022 | |
| 5 July 2022 | Incumbent | ||
| Program Implementation | 21 March 2022 | Incumbent | |
| Public Works | 21 March 2022 | Incumbent | |
| Punjab Energy Development Agency | 16 March 2022 | Incumbent | |
| Removal of Grievances | 21 March 2022 | 5 July 2022 | |
| 5 July 2022 | Incumbent | ||
| Revenue, Rehabilitation & Disaster Management | 21 March 2022 | Incumbent | |
| Rural Development and Panchayat | 21 March 2022 | Incumbent | |
| School Education | 21 March 2022 | 5 July 2022 | |
| 5 July 2022 | Incumbent | ||
| Science, Technology & Environment | 16 March 2022 | 5 July 2022 | |
| 5 July 2022 | Incumbent | ||
| Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities | 21 March 2022 | Incumbent | |
| Social Security and Development of Women and Children | 21 March 2022 | Incumbent | |
| Soil & Water Conservation | 16 March 2022 | Incumbent | |
| Sports and Youth Services | 21 March 2022 | Incumbent | |
| Technical Education and Industrial Training | 16 March 2022 | Incumbent | |
| Tourism and Cultural Affairs | 21 March 2022 | 5 July 2022 | |
| 5 July 2022 | Incumbent | ||
| Transport | 21 March 2022 | Incumbent | |
| Vigilance | 16 March 2022 | Incumbent | |
| Water Resources | 21 March 2022 | 5 July 2022 | |
| 5 July 2022 | Incumbent | ||
| Water Supply and Sanitation | 21 March 2022 | Incumbent | |
| Welfare of Freedom Fighters | 16 March 2022 | 5 July 2022 | |
| 5 July 2022 | Incumbent |
By year[]
- 2022 : On 21 March, Bhagwant Mann announced the first appointment of ten ministers to the departments of Punjab state government.[38]
- 2022 : On 5 July, Bhagwant Mann announced the expansion of cabinet with five new ministers to the departments of Punjab state government.[36]
Action against Former Ministers[]
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Further reading[]
- "Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann swearing-in ceremony Highlights: Bhagwant Mann assumes office as Punjab Chief Minister". The Indian Express. 16 March 2022.
- Lists of current Indian state and territorial ministries
- Punjab, India ministries
- 2022 establishments in Punjab, India
- Cabinets established in 2022
- State cabinet ministers of Punjab, India
- 2022 in Indian politics
- Current governments
- Mann ministry