Summary
He inaugurated the ‘Drug‑Free Punjab Journey’ and joined an anti‑drug march.
He visited a major Sikh shrine, a community kitchen, and a farm research centre.
He met farmers and women’s self‑help groups to discuss agricultural programmes.
Key Points
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited Bathinda district in Punjab on Monday.
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He paid respects at Takht Sri Damdama Sahib and later opened the ‘Drug‑Free Punjab Journey’.
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He addressed a large public rally and joined an anti‑drug awareness march.
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He visited Gurdwara Tittarsar Sahib for a communal meal (langar).
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He concluded at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra, speaking with farmers and women’s self‑help groups about rural schemes.
New Words to Learn
11 wordsagriculture
the work of growing crops and raising animals
minister
a senior government official
Punjab
a state in northern India
inaugurated
started something officially
anti‑drug
against using illegal drugs
rally
a large public meeting
Gurdwara
a Sikh place of worship
langar
a free shared meal at a Sikh place
Krishi Vigyan Kendra
a centre that teaches farmers new ideas
self‑help groups
small groups where people help each other
rural schemes
government plans to help people living in the countryside
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