Anandpur Sahib, August 2026: A special programme for women was organised in Anandpur Sahib on Wednesday on the occasion of the Teej festival being celebrated across Punjab. Dr Gurpreet Kaur Mann, wife of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, attended the event held in the Anandpur Sahib Assembly constituency represented by Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains.
Women participating in the programme celebrated the festival of Teej with enthusiasm and enjoyed traditional songs, music and various cultural activities.
During the event, the earnings of women registered under the Mawdia scheme were transferred directly into their bank accounts. The women expressed happiness after receiving the money, saying the financial assistance was important in helping them meet their daily needs as well as various household expenses.
The beneficiaries said that the direct transfer of funds into their accounts was providing them with an opportunity to become financially independent. They described the assistance as more than just financial support, saying it represented recognition of their hard work and the trust placed in them.
Women attending the programme thanked the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, saying the Mawdia scheme had contributed to strengthening their financial position and boosting their confidence.
They also expressed their support for Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), while hoping that the Mann government would receive an even stronger mandate in the upcoming Assembly elections.
The festive atmosphere at the event was marked by traditional Punjabi songs, cultural performances and social interaction among the women. Their enthusiastic participation added to the celebratory spirit of the Teej programme.
Dr Gurpreet Kaur Mann interacted with the women and joined them in celebrating the festival. The beneficiaries shared their experiences with her and spoke about the benefits they had received through the Mawdia scheme.
The women also conveyed their support and blessings for Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and the Aam Aadmi Party. They said they hoped the Punjab government would continue working towards strengthening women economically and ensuring greater respect and opportunities for them.
The programme combined the traditional celebrations of Teej with a focus on women’s economic empowerment, with beneficiaries highlighting the importance of receiving financial assistance directly into their bank accounts.
