GoG

Even though it has been nearly eight months since Capt Amarinder Singh stepped down as the Chief Minister of Punjab, a network of 5000 ex-servicemen across ...

We are seeking a more pro-active role from the government, especially since it is now going ahead to set up new mohalla clinics.” The meetings, which used to be convened by then GoG head Lieut Gen TS Shergill (retd), who too had to quit post Capt Amarinder’s resignation in September, are also now not being convened. The GoGs, however, continue to get the monthly honorarium, have office spaces in government buildings, staff and other provisions. The functioning of GoG, which is now under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, however, does not remain as effective. The reports of ongoing works at the village level which were directed to the SDMs concerned and Deputy Commissioners are now not being opened for subsequent action. Maj Gen Balwinder Singh (retd), who is district head of GoG, said, “I have nearly 260 GoGs functioning under me.