Chandigarh: Punjab has received more than Rs 4 lakh crore worth of direct fiscal support from the Centre over the past 12 years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claimed Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon on Friday.
Financial Assistance and Development
"As the nation celebrates 12 years of transformative leadership under PM Modi, the people of Punjab should know the facts about the unprecedented financial assistance, infrastructure development, welfare initiatives and farmer-centric schemes delivered by the Centre to the state during this period," Dhillon said.
"Contrary to the misleading narrative propagated by certain political parties, data clearly establishes that Punjab has received historic support from the Modi-led NDA government. More than Rs 4.13 lakh crore has directly flowed to Punjab through tax devolution, grants-in-aid, GST compensation and central loans. Punjab received over Rs 1.84 lakh crore through tax devolution, Rs 1.48 lakh crore in grants, Rs 39,997 crore as GST compensation and more than Rs 40,767 crore in loans and advances from the Centre," he said.
He emphasised, "Punjab's share in central taxes has consistently increased under successive Finance Commissions during Prime Minister Modi's tenure, demonstrating the Centre's commitment to the state's development."
Infrastructure and Welfare Schemes
Dhillon said Punjab benefited from Rs 43,527 crore worth of National Highway projects, Rs 34,488 crore in railway investments, Rs 6,552 crore under PM-KISAN, Rs 5,773 crore under the Jal Jeevan Mission and Rs 5,295 crore under the National Health Mission.
"More than 11 lakh farmers have benefited from PM-KISAN, while over 17 lakh rural households have received tap water connections. Punjab has also witnessed major healthcare expansion through Ayushman Bharat, AIIMS Bathinda, new medical colleges and over 565 Jan Aushadhi Kendras providing affordable medicines," he added.
"These achievements reflect the spirit of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas'," he said, asserting that "Modi government has not merely announced schemes but delivered tangible results on the ground in the form of better infrastructure, improved healthcare, farmer welfare, social security, employment opportunities and enhanced connectivity."
