Tarunpreet Singh Sond Assures Time-Bound Resolution of MGNREGA Union’s Demands

Chandigarh/Khanna, October 28, 2026: Punjab Rural Development and Panchayats Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond on Wednesday assured representatives of the MGNREGA Karamchari Union that their genuine demands would be examined and addressed on a priority basis to ensure their time-bound resolution.
During a meeting with the union representatives at Khanna, Sond gave a patient hearing to their concerns and demands and assured them that Mann government would make every possible effort to resolve their pending issues in a timely manner.
Acknowledging the significant role played by MGNREGA employees in implementing MGNREGA and now, VB G RAM G as well and ensuring the effective delivery of government schemes at the grassroots level, the Minister said their contribution was vital to strengthening rural infrastructure and improving the lives of people in villages across Punjab.
Sond said that the Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is firmly committed to safeguarding the interests of government employees and ensuring their welfare. He emphasized that the government believed in transparent, employee-friendly and accountable governance and was making consistent efforts to address the genuine concerns of its workforce.
Highlighting the people-centric approach of the state government, the Minister said that the Mann government was working tirelessly for the welfare of all sections of society, including farmers, labourers, youth, women, government employees and rural communities. He added that the government remained committed to promoting inclusive growth, strengthening rural governance, expanding employment opportunities and ensuring efficient delivery of citizen-centric services across the state.
The Minister further assured the delegation that all issues raised during the meeting would be examined thoroughly and taken up with the concerned departments for appropriate action within a stipulated timeframe. He added that matters involving policy decisions or financial implications would be discussed with the Finance Department to explore feasible and sustainable solutions.
Reiterating the government’s commitment to employee welfare, Sond said that the state government would continue to engage constructively with employee unions and work towards resolving their genuine demands in a fair, transparent and time-bound manner.
President MGNREGA Karamchari Union Sewak Singh, Chairman Amandeep Kumar, Finance Secretary Ramandeep Singh, Harwinder Singh, Bunty Bains, Kishore Kumar and Jagdev Singh were present in the meeting.