# Punjab Government Launches QR Code Registration for 1 Million Athletes in 2026 Games

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announces QR code registration for 1 million athletes in the Khedan Vatan Punjab Diya 2026 games.

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The Punjab government announced preparations for the Khedan Vatan Punjab Diya 2026 games. [^1]

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann directed officers to launch an awareness campaign at the village and block levels to curb stubble burning in the state. [^2]

Approximately 1 million athletes are expected to participate in 38 different sports. [^3]

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann stated that the registration process for athletes has been made completely free and easy. [^4]

The sports department has launched a QR code-based registration facility for the first time, allowing athletes to register in just 15 seconds from anywhere. [^5]

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that stubble burning incidents fell by 86% from 2023 to 2025 due to the state government's efforts. [^6]

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann stated that paddy has been sown over 30 lakh hectares in the state in the current kharif season and is expected to generate 18.81 million tonnes of straw. [^7]

The Centre has sanctioned an outlay of ₹546 crore for in-situ and ex-situ management of paddy stubble this season, of which the state government will contribute 40%. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. The Punjab government announced preparations for the Khedan Vatan Punjab Diya 2026 games. (Amarujala, News)
2. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann directed officers to launch an awareness campaign at the village and block levels to curb stubble burning in the state. (Hindustan Times, News)
3. Approximately 1 million athletes are expected to participate in 38 different sports. (Amarujala, News)
4. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann stated that the registration process for athletes has been made completely free and easy. (Amarujala, News)
5. The sports department has launched a QR code-based registration facility for the first time, allowing athletes to register in just 15 seconds from anywhere. (Amarujala, News)
6. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that stubble burning incidents fell by 86% from 2023 to 2025 due to the state government's efforts. (Hindustan Times, News)
7. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann stated that paddy has been sown over 30 lakh hectares in the state in the current kharif season and is expected to generate 18.81 million tonnes of straw. (Hindustan Times, News)
8. The Centre has sanctioned an outlay of ₹546 crore for in-situ and ex-situ management of paddy stubble this season, of which the state government will contribute 40%. (Hindustan Times, News)

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