Warring seeks MSP guarantee as promised to farmers Demands Rs 50-70 cr annual research grant for PAU Seeks debt relief for farmers on pattern of industry loan waiver Reveals, Punjab didn’t get a penny of Rs 1600 cr flood relief Demands withdrawal of the law on stubble burning Chandigarh/New Delhi 18 March ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Punjab Congress president and Ludhiana MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring today demanded that the government of India should bring the law to provide MSP guarantee to the farmers as had been promised to them when they withdrew their 15 month long strike against three farm laws. He also demanded Rs 50 crore to Rs 70 crores annual research grant for the Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana to improve the research facilities for better agriculture. The Ludhiana MP made a strong case for providing debt relief to the small and marginal farmers through one time settlement by waiving off their interests. He asked, if the government can waive off loans worth Rs 1...
Turtlemint empowers young Punjab entrepreneur to transform financial setback to a bright & respectable career
Turtlemint empowers young Punjab entrepreneur to transform financial setback to a bright & respectable career Firozpur 12 February ( PDL ) : Turtlemint, through its tech-enabled financial products distribution platform TurtlemintPro in Malikzada village, district of Fazilka of Ferozepur, situated close to the international border, 29-year-old Sunil Singh, has transformed a personal financial setback into a mission of building financial awareness and access for his community.
A mathematics graduate, Sunil initially ventured into the coal import business. However, the volatile and high-risk nature of the trade soon pushed him into financial distress, prompting him to search for a more stable and transparent source of livelihood. The turning point came unexpectedly during a routine motor insurance requirement, when he experienced a delay of nearly three days for a simple policy issuance through a traditional agent. This frustration led him to search online for a quicker, more reliable, digital way to purchase insurance, eventually leading him to TurtlemintPro.
TurtlemintPro is an app for over 603,000 Digital Partners, including 484,832 PoSPs, as of September 30, 2025, to facilitate the distribution of insurance products along with other financial products. The platform enables partners like Sunil to distribute motor, health and life insurance products from 40+ insurers, offering instant policy issuance, a quote-to-policy journey, comparison tools, and multilingual training through the Turtlemint Academy. TurtlemintPro has apresence in underserved and B30+ regions across India, making it particularly relevant for rural and border communities like Malikzada.
Sunil enrolled for the PoSP certification through TurtlemintPro’s training modules. Soon after completing the training, he issued his own motor insurance policy within minutes, an experience that convinced him to take up insurance advisory as a full-time profession. He set out to build a career rooted in digital tools, transparency and community trust.
As Sunil began assisting residents in his village and surrounding border areas, he noticed a major awareness gap: many people were travelling without even basic third-party motor insurance, largely due to limited knowledge and the absence of credible local advisors. Recognising this as an urgent community need, especially in regions close to the India–Pakistan border, where compliance checks are common, he began educating people on mandatory coverage requirements and recommending digital policies instantly through TurtlemintPro. This made insurance accessible to individuals who often needed protection before travelling lengthy distances across border roads.
Reflecting on his journey, Sunil says, “Turtlemint Insurance gave me a new direction when I needed it the most. With the platform, I can recommend policies in minutes and help my village understand why insurance matters. Earlier, many people struggled without basic motor coverage. Today , they came directly to me. I feel satisfied that I am bringing financial awareness and protection to my community. Now I am working towards spreading health insurance awareness in my village.”
He now runs an insurance outlet in his village and is committed to ensuring that every household has at least basic protection. What began as a personal setback has evolved into an inspiring story of entrepreneurship, empowerment and digital transformation supported by Turtlemint and its technology-led insurance distribution model.
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