"India is a welfare state and, therefore, we cannot allow either extreme poverty or inequality," he said.
Experts say improper records could lead to large-scale leakages and pilferage and benefits going to ineligible people.
The initiative would provide double the relief announced by the states of UP and Maharashtra, the Punjab CM said.
Agri experts are meeting FinMin ministry officials on Monday to give their inputs on the Budget.
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