AfterPunjabchief minister Charanjit Singh Channis announcement to soon introduce a law to provide reservation to locals in government and private jobs, Punjabcabinet constituted a cabinetsub-committeeof five cabinet ministers to finalise details of the proposal.
In a move aimed at increasing enrolment, reducing dropout rate and attracting students to the government schools, the Punjab cabinet. led by chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Tuesday decided to provide free uniforms to nearly 2.66 lakh boys of general category studying in the government schools from classes I to VIII. The Punjab government will spend around Rs 15.98 crore in the current financial year.