New Hiring Rules for the BBMB

Introduction

The Power Minister has new rules for hiring leaders at the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB).

Main Body

Before, the BBMB hired leaders from Punjab and Haryana. Then, the government said anyone could apply. Punjab was angry because they wanted their own people in these jobs. Now, Minister Khattar says the BBMB will look for people from Punjab and Haryana first. If they cannot find a good person there, they will hire someone from another place. Punjab also has other problems. They do not like the new security guards at the projects. They want more control over the river water. Haryana and Rajasthan want to use more science and green energy.

Conclusion

The BBMB still gives water and power to the states. The government is changing the rules to make the states happy.

Learning

🕰️ Then vs. Now

This story shows us how to talk about changes. To move from A1 to A2, you need to describe a situation in the past and compare it to the present.

1. The Past (Then)

  • "Before, the BBMB hired leaders from Punjab and Haryana."
  • Key word: Before (Tells us we are looking at the old way).
  • The Action: hired (We add -ed to the end of 'hire' to show it happened already).

2. The Present (Now)

  • *"Now, Minister Khattar says..."
  • Key word: Now (Tells us the current situation).
  • The Action: says (We add -s because the Minister is one person).

Quick Map: Before \rightarrow Hired (Past) Now \rightarrow Says/Looks (Present)


💡 Simple Tip for A2: When you see 'Before', look for the -ed ending. When you see 'Now', look for the base word or the -s ending. This is the easiest way to tell a story about change!

Vocabulary Learning

minister
a person who is in charge of a government department
Example:The minister announced new hiring rules for the BBMB.
hiring
the act of giving a job to someone
Example:The BBMB is now hiring leaders from Punjab and Haryana.
apply
to make a formal request for a job or position
Example:Anyone can apply for the leadership positions at the BBMB.
angry
feeling strong annoyance or displeasure
Example:Punjab was angry when the BBMB decided to hire people from outside.
energy
the power that makes things work or move
Example:Haryana and Rajasthan want to use more green energy for their projects.