•CM Bhagwant Mann laid foundation for Rs 137-crore rural link road in Khemkaran, Tarn Taran, focusing on infra, employment, and public services in border regions.
•Highlighted canal irrigation progress: usage rose from 21% to 68%, targeting 85% by paddy season; 6,900 km canals and 18,349 watercourses revived.
•Rs 6,500 crore spent on canal system, bringing water to 1,365 new villages; Rs 16,209 crore for 49,000 km rural roads underway.
•"Schools of Eminence" established for quality education; Punjab ranked first in National Achievement Survey, surpassing Kerala.
•Announced Rs 1,000/month scheme for women in upcoming budget; criticized Congress for infighting and Akali Dal for misrule.
