The Punjab government announced that the first-ever drug census will be conducted in the state. Beneficiaries under Mukh Mantri Sarbat Sehat Bima Yojana will receive a 'Sehat Card' for cashless treatment. The government will deploy 5,000 home guards alongside BSF, creating a second line of defence. It allocated ₹7,614 crore for providing 300 units of free electricity/month to domestic consumers.