IEP Chandigarh, March 27
Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is doing full-out efforts to provide basic facilities, clean and pollution free environment to the people of the state. In line of this, development works are being carried out across the State, with a focus on beautification and improvement of Infrastructure. Local Government Minister Dr.Inderbir Singh Nijjar said that Punjab government has decided to spend approximately Rs 6.64 crore on development works for the beautification of Nagar Panchayat Bilga and Lohian Khas in Jalandhar. Disclosing this here to the press release, Local Government Minister Dr Inderbir Singh Nijjar said that Approximately Rs 92 lakh will be spent on providing and laying interlocking tiles from Talwan Road to Akal Academy School, Shampur Road to Dera Amarjeet Singh Ji and Shampur to Indian Gas Agency godown. additionally, interlocking tiles works will also be done in various other places at Nagar Panchayat Bilga. Apart from this, Cabinet Minister, Dr Nijjar said that approximately Rs 2.66 crore will also be spent for rejuvenation and beautification of various ponds of Nagar Panchayat Bilga. He further said that approximately Rs 1.45 crore will be spent for beautification of various parks, installation of CCTV cameras and Street lights in different streets and roads of Nagar Panchayat Bilga. In addition various types of others development works will also be done in Bilga. Cabinet Minister also added that rejuvenation and beautification of various ponds at Nagar Panchayat Lohian Khas will also be undertaken with an expenditure of Rs 1.61 crore. Dr Nijjar further said that these development works are expected to enhance the overall look of the areas and provide better amenities to the residents. He said that the Punjab Government is committed to providing quality infrastructure to the people of the State and such initiatives will help in achieving this goal. He said that Local Government Department has started the office process for these development works. He also urged to all official to carry out their duties with utmost diligence and full of efforts. Minister has directed the officials to make ensure transparency and quality in development works.
