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MoUs obsolete, we are signing MoDS with industrialists to give fillip to industry: says CM

IEP SAS Nagar (Mohali), February 25

          Terming that Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is obsolete in state now, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday said that the state government is currently signing MoDS (Memorandum of Dil Se) with the industrialists to give fillip to industrial development in state.

          Addressing the gathering during the valedictory function on the second day of Progressive Punjab Summit,  the Chief Minister said that MoDS is a sacred agreement directly from heart and is totally based on mutual trust and zeal to make Punjab a front runner state in industrial sector. He said that earlier practice of forceful MoUs by arm twisting of industrialists has now withered away. Bhagwant Mann said that today the focus is to ensure massive industrialisation in the state.

          The Chief Minister said that those who have participated in this summit have came on their own just to be partner in socio-economic growth of the state. He said that as per their target audience the companies are exploring the possibilities of their expansion in the state. Bhagwant Mann said that this will propel progress and prosperity in the state thereby creating new job opportunities for the youth.

          The Chief Minister also announced that every year the state government will organise sectoral summits in every quarter of fiscal year for giving further boost to the industry. He said that this is the need of hour to put the state on path of high growth trajectory. Bhagwant Mann said that this will also help in giving much needed push to the sectoral development of industry in the state.

          The Chief Minister reiterated the commitment of his government to make Punjab a vibrant, progressive and prosperous state. He said that with the active support and cooperation of the industry this task will be accomplished soon. Bhagwant Mann said that from day one  his motive is to create more and more jobs for the youth to wean them away from drug menace by channelising their energy in a positive direction.

          The Chief Minister expressed hope that the industrialists had a great experience during their stay in the state. He asked them to be messengers of the state for conveying the salient features of state like ease of doing business and most conducive business environment to their colleagues in other states. Bhagwant Mann said that the motive is to ensure maximum investment in the state to make it the industrial hub of the country.

          The Chief Minister also congratulated the Invest Punjab for successfully organising the event. He also congratulated the Deputy Commissioners who had worked hard at the ground to make this event a huge success. Bhagwant Mann also expressed gratitude to the captains of industry for coming in a huge number to invest in the state.

          Showcasing the achievements of the state, the Chief Minister said that it has the most conducive environment for the industrial growth. He said that it is the hub of manufacturing sector and leads the country in sectors like pharma, IT and others. Bhagwant Mann said that along with ensuring ease of doing the focus of state government is also on give of speed of doing business for which adequate steps are being taken.

          The Chief Minister reiterated the commitment of his government to emerge the state as a hub of ‘Healthcare’ across the globe. He said that in a major push to Medical education in Punjab, the state government has decided to construct 16 new Medical colleges in the coming five years that will enhance the total tally of medical colleges in the state to 25 thereby ensuring that every district of the state touches a medical college. Bhagwant Mann said that on the one hand it will provide quality medical education to the students and on other hand it will help in imparting world class healthcare facilities to people.

Industrialists give affirmative response to CM’s call for being partners in socio-economic growth of state

IEP SAS Nagar (Mohali), February 24

          Giving affirmative response to call of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to be partners of socio-economic growth in state, Captains of industry on Friday assured that they will pump in huge investments in state to make it progressive and prosperous.

          In his address, Chairman of Trident group Rajinder Gupta said that the support and cooperation of state government is unmatched. He said that the group is expanding manifolds for giving huge employment to youth. Rajinder Gupta lauded the Chief Minister for laying special thrust on the growth of industry.

          Addressing the gathering, Vice Chairman and MD Vardhman Steels Sachit Jain said that the group is continuously growing adding that work culture of state is perfect. He complemented Invest Punjab for supporting the industrial units for further promotion. Sachit Jain congratulated the Chief Minister for organising this wonderful mega event.

          Chairman CII Punjab Amit Thapar said that intent of state government to promote investment is highly laudable. He said that the state government has set a new benchmark by organising the summit in a smooth and hassle free manner. Amit Thapar also assured maximum investment in industrial sector for creating more job opportunities.

          In his address National Head Well of Spun one group Loknathan Nadar thanked the Chief Minister for a wonderful experience. He said that there is no doubt progressive Punjab is progressive in real sense. Loknathan Nadar said that the wonderful experience in the state reinforces the commitment of group to invest in the state in a big way.

          Addressing the gathering Vice President of Sukhjit Sardana Bhavdeep Sardana narrated the great experience with Invest Punjab. He said that these best practices are even recognised across the country too. Bhavdeep Sardana thanked the government and endorsed the efforts of CM for roping in investments.

          In his address Chairman and MD Sanathan Polycot Paresh Dattani said that when the company decided to expand Punjab was nowhere in the map. He said that the amazing experience with Invest Punjab encouraged him to invest in the state. Paresh Dattani said that the state government led by CM Bhagwant Mann has made several decisions to promote investment.

          Addressing the gathering CEO Think gas Hardeep Puri spoke about the scope of Bussiness in the state. He said that there is a lot of potential on CNG sector in the state. Hardeep Puri said that government of Punjab led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has helped them in a great way.

          In his address Head of Tele-performance Anish Mukker lauded the initiatives being taken by the Chief Minister for investment promotion. He said that the summit is a successful venture as every interaction was very fruitful. Anish Mukker said that Punjab has huge potential in industrial adding that such summits will accelerate economic growth of state.

DGP PUNJAB DIRECTS FIELD OFFICERS TO ACT TOUGH AGAINST LAW BREAKERS

IEP CHANDIGARH, February 25:

          In order to make Punjab free from Gangsters and Drugs as per the vision of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav on Saturday chaired a state-level review meeting via video conference and directed all the officers to do professional policing and take strict action against all lawbreakers to maintain Law and Order in the State.

          Addressing all eight Range IGs/DIGs, 28 CPs/SSPs, 117 Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs), and 413 Station House Officers (SHOs) in Punjab, the DGP reviewed the ground-level action against organised crime, drug trafficking and terrorism. Special DGP Internal Security RN Dhoke, Special DGP Community Affairs Division and Women Affairs Gurpreet Kaur Deo and ADGP Law and Order Arpit Shukla were among the other senior level officers, who attended the meeting.

          Acknowledging the fact that a lot of good work has been done against Gangsters and Drugs by the Punjab Police in recent months, he stressed on the need to further intensify the vigil against anti-social elements.

          DGP Gaurav Yadav also ordered all the senior officers from Punjab Police Headquarters to visit districts and check manpower and equipment, besides, ensuring the basic policing at the ground level with Citizen Friendly approach. He also directed them to ensure that at least 50% of the total police force posted in the districts should be deployed in Police Stations to increase the manpower. 

          He also directed all the Station House Officers (SHOs) to be more accessible to the common public and build a connection with them to ensure citizen-friendly policing, while ensuring that any anti-social element should not be spared at any cost. He also asked SHOs to open history sheets of bad character in their jurisdiction and should personally investigate heinous crimes.

          The DGP has also ordered all the CPs/SSPs to work in coordination with special units to eliminate gangster culture and drugs from the state. He also directed District Police Chiefs to hold monthly crime review meetings at district level and hold orderly rooms to listen to the grievances of the Police Personnel. He also asked them to install maximum CCTV cameras for surveillance in public areas such as Markets, Religious Places, private property etc.

PUNJAB IS AN EPITOME OF CULTURAL HERITAGE: CHETAN SINGH JAURAMAJRA

IEP Chandigarh: 25 February, 2023

“As CM Bhagwant Mann aspires to make Punjab a prosperous state in all aspects and make it ‘Rangla Punjab ‘ , Punjab’s rich cultural heritage also needs to be protected and promoted” said Chetan Singh Jauramajra while attending a cultural program as Chief guest at Punjab Kala Bhavan, Sector-16, Chandigarh.

The event ‘Bol Punjab De-2023’ was organised by Punjab Secretariat Cultural Society (Reg.) in collaboration with North Zone Cultural Center Patiala  and was dedicated to the memory of Mr. Jagdish Singh Jaggi, Bhang, stage and film artist.

The program was presided by Dr. Amarpal Singh, IAS. While Salinder Kaur, Director Horticulture joined as special guest. On this occasion, Malwai Giddha was presented by the employees of Punjab Secretariat. Jaspreet Randhawa, Kulwant Singh, Ravinder Singh, Sarabjit Singh and others have done a great job in this Malwai Gidha.

A short play written and directed by Rupinder Pal Rupi “File Di Kasam” portrayed the relationship between an officer and a subordinate. In this short play Rupinder Pal Rupi, Kamal Sarma,  Sukhjit Kor Sukhi, Devinder Jugni, Sarabjit Singh, Gurinder Singh, Sarita Sarma, Amandeep Kaur and Jagdeep Singh received applause for their humorous performances. Sandeep Kamboj, Lakhwinder Lakhi,  Kanchan Bhalla,  Gagandeep Singh, Navdeep Singh, Sarita Sharma enthralled the audience with their singing talent.

Towards the end, it was the turn of Glory Bawa, the daughter of Padma Bhushan Gurmeet Bawa. She brought the program to a climax by singing Mirja, Jugni and many other folk songs. At the end of this program, society president Rupinder Pal Rupi and former president Daljit Singh and Davinder Singh Jugny & Balbir Singh thanked the audience and guests for their time.

VIGILANCE BUREAU NABS ASI FOR TAKING BRIBE RS 10,000

IEP Chandigarh February 25

The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its anti-corruption campaign on Saturday, nabbed an Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Balwinder Singh, posted in police station, Sandour in Malerkotla district for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000.

Disclosing this here today, a spokesperson of the VB said the above said police official has been arrested on the complainant of Mohammad Sadiqe, resident of Noor Basti, Malerkotla city.

Giving details he added that the complainant has approached the VB and alleged that the above said police official has demanded Rs 10,000 as a bribe to cancel a police case already registered against him and his family members in the police station.

The spokesperson informed that a VB team from economic offences wing of Ludhiana range has laid a trap and the accused police official has been arrested on the spot while taking a bribe of Rs 10,000 from the complainant in the presence of two official witnesses.

In this regard a case under prevention of corruption act has been registered against the accused ASI at VB police station Ludhiana. Further investigation in this case was under progress.

CM LAYS THE FOUNDATION STONE OF CANAL WATER BASED RS. 578.28 CRORES AMBITIOUS PROJECT AT FAZILKA

IEP Fazilka, February 25      

     With a motive to ensure clean and potable drinking water to every household, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday formally laid the foundation stone of first of its kind project to ensure cleaning, storage and supply of water at a cost Rs. 578.28 crore.           Addressing the gathering on this occasion, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that the ground water of this area has great extent of TDS and other elements, which is the main cause of fatal diseases like Hepatitis C, cancer, skin diseases and others. He said that particularly the Balluana constituency was facing acute shortage of drinking water thereby the state government has decided to set up the project in this area. Bhagwant Mann said that this project will provide potable water to 122 villages and 15 Dhanian (Hamlets) hailing in various Blocks of Abohar, Khuhian Sarvar, Arniwala and Fazilka.           The Chief Minister said that once completed this project will cover population of 4,75,144 in 79,190 households. Bhagwant Mann said that this project is purely based on canal water system which will draw water from Gang Canal with capacity of 68 MLD and the project will be completed in record time of just 30 months. He said that people will be immensely benefitted by it as around 750 kilometre pipeline will be laid and 21 water supply schemes will set up to provide drinking water to every household by Larsen and Toubro.           The Chief Minister said that S&S Tank, Clariflocculator, Filter House, Pump House and Clear Water Tank will be established at the project site for cleaning & storage of water and other purposes. He said that this is first of its kind project in the country aimed at ensuring the well being of the residents. Bhagwant Mann envisioned that this project will go a long way in transforming the destiny of the people.           Inviting the women to come forward for bringing positive change in the society, the Chief Minister said that the women are blessed with basic instinct to meticulously plan the economy of their houses. He said that the women can plan and strategize the things better in positive direction adding that this can be very beneficial for society. Bhagwant Mann said that keeping in view this fact his government has deputed maximum women officers in this district to encourage the women populace for becoming an active partner in socio economic growth of the state in general and the district in particular.           The Chief Minister said that twelve tickets were allotted by his party to the women in assembly elections and all of them have win the seats by whopping mandate. He said that the motive is to ensure that women acts as catalyst of transformation to bring the much needed change in society. Bhagwant Mann hoped that with the concerted efforts of the state government, Punjab will soon lead the country in every field.           In a major announcement, the Chief Minister said that from April 1 canal water will be available for cotton crop cultivation to the farmers. He said that Police will be deputed to check the stealing of canal water so as to ensure that everyone gets water as their own term. Bhagwant Mann said that he has already instructed the officials to desilt the entire canal system of the state within two months.           The Chief Minister also said that in another land mark initiative his government has decided to provide old age pension, Atta-Dal and other 40 services at the doorsteps of the people. He said that the basic aim is to ensure that the beneficiaries of these schemes do not have to face any inconvenience in getting the benefits of these schemes. Bhagwant Mann said that his government is committed for well being of every strata of society and no stone is being left unturned for this noble cause.           The Chief Minister said that he has asked the officers especially the Deputy Commissioners and Senior Superintendent of Police to maximize their field visits, especially in villages, and interact with the people by going to villages. He said that it is the need of the hour to facilitate the people in getting their day-to-day works done easily besides ensuring good governance to them. Bhagwant Mann said that this will help in better functioning of the offices along with better acquaintance with the ground realities.           The Chief Minister further said that after assuming the charge his government is making concerted efforts to restore the glory of state and cherish the aspirations of our great national leaders. He said that in mere 11 months of its tenure the state government has fulfilled the major guarantees promised to people adding that top priority is being accorded to health, education and employment sectors. Bhagwant Mann said that so far 500 Aam Aadmi Clinics have been dedicated to the people to provide quality health facilities to the people of Punjab.

Hry Chief Minister releases ‘Logo and Mascot’ for sports meet

IEP Chandigarh, February 25

Haryana, which is called the power house of sports, is once again ready for a mega sports event. The 26th All India Forest Sports Meet is going to be organized soon in the state. Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal released the ‘Logo and Mascot’ of the 26th All India Forest Sports Meet at his residence Sant Kabir Kutir today. School Education and Forest Minister, Sh. Kanwar Pal was also present on the occasion.

Sh. Manohar Lal said it is a matter of pride that Haryana is the host of the 26th All India Forest Sports Meet. Prior to this, the sports meet has been successfully organized twice in Haryana; 10th meet in the year 2003 and 13th meet in 2013. This time the sports meet will be organized from March 10 to 14, in which about 2,500 participants from all the states, Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, Union Territories and Forest Research are expected to participate. Different sports teams will be formed by appointing players to the post of Forest Guard in Group C in the Forest Department. The Chief Minister named the mascot of the sports meet as Krish.

Notably, the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India, organizes the All India Forests Sports Meet on an annual basis; the responsibility of which is assigned to a state. With the aim to promote sports in the Forest Department, the 1st All India Forest Sports Meet was organized at Hyderabad in the year 1993 and till date, this meet has been organized 25 times.

Haryana’s culture and progress depicted in logo

The logo for the meet prominently displays ‘Black Buck’ – a magnificent animal that finds prominent place in our history and culture and is also the state animal of Haryana. The state map in the logo depicts that Haryana, which is hosting the sports meet is at the forefront of sports and one of the fast-progressing states in all fields.

The images between the spokes of the circle of the logo indicate the sports meet; popular events that will be played and also the popular games in Haryana. The leaves on the upper part signify the forest fraternity. In Indian mythology, black buck is considered the charioteer of Lord Krishna and is also described as the chariot of Vayu (the wind god), and Chandra (the moon god) at some places.

Competitions will be held at Tau Devi Lal Stadium among other places

The main venue for the 26th All India Forest Sports Meet will be Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Sector-3, Panchkula. Most of the events will be organised in the stadium which include athletic events like race, walk, relays, hurdles, discuss throw, javelin throw, hammer throw, long jump, high jump, shot put, triple Jump; indoor games like badminton, carom, table tennis, chess and field games including basketball, cricket, hockey, kabaddi, volleyball and tug of war.

Apart from this, golf will be played at Golf Club, Sector-3, Panchkula, while lawn tennis, bridge, snookers, billiard and squash will be played at Gymkhana Club, Sector- 6, Panchkula. Archery competition will be held at sports ground, Panjab University, Chandigarh and the shooting event will be organised at Shooting Range, Chandigarh. Further, weight lifting competition will be held at Government College, Sector 1, Panchkula.

285 types of games in sports meet

There will be about 285 different sports events that will be played in the meet in open, veteran and senior veteran categories; both for men and women participants. While everyone can participate in the open category, the veteran and senior veteran categories have been made especially for participants above 45 and 52 years of age respectively. About 2,500 participants comprising 43 teams from 36 states and Union territories and 7 research institutes and organizations are expected to participate in the sports meet.

Separate committees have been constituted for arrangements including transport, catering, reception, accommodation and cleaning, for the event. The salient feature is that the sports meet will be plastic-free and logos of G-20 and Life (Life Style for Environment) will be prominently displayed at the venues.

On the occasion, Additional Chief Secretary, Sh. Ankur Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary, Sh. Vineet Garg, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. V. Umashankar, Additional Principal Secretary, Dr. Amit Agrawal, Sports Director, Sh. Pankaj Nain and senior officials of the forest department were present.

Farmers should take maximum benefits of water conservation schemes: Manohar Lal

IEP Chandigarh, February 25

Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that financial assistance of Rs. 179.39 crore have been provided to 19,517 beneficiaries of 58,000 acres of land for drip, mini-sprinkler and portable-sprinkler micro-irrigation systems. Thus, the farmers should take maximum benefits of water conservation schemes, said the Chief Minister while interacting with the beneficiaries of Micro Irrigation and Command Area Development Authority (MICADA) during a virtual Samvad programme here today.

The Chief Minister not only interacted with the beneficiaries but also took feedback on the schemes. Many beneficiaries praised the schemes of the government as well as the efforts being made for water conservation.

Micro irrigation system invaluable for farming

The Chief Minister said that various schemes are being run through MICADA for water conservation along with rational and economical use of available water. He said that the Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi has started the scheme of ‘Prati Boond-Adhik Fasal’. “The focus is on increasing water use efficiency at the farm level through micro-irrigation i.e. drip and sprinkler irrigation systems. Micro irrigation systems are invaluable for farming. With this, there is a considerable increase in the area irrigated from the same source of water,” he asserted.

The Chief Minister said that the government is providing assistance at the rate of 70 percent to individual applicants and 85 percent to members of farmer groups on construction of reservoirs in the farm itself. “Drip, mini-sprinkler and portable sprinkler micro-irrigation systems are being promoted in the state. MICADA has been given the task of increasing micro-irrigation and making ponds and paving canals for rainwater harvesting in the fields,” he added.

Rs 19 crore to 11,284 beneficiaries of Atal Bhujal Yojana

The Chief Minister said that under the Atal Bhujal Yojana, farmers in 1,656 villages of the state are being sent 15 percent reimbursement amount of their share directly to their accounts through DBT. “So far, Rs 19 crore has been transferred to the accounts of 11,284 beneficiaries. Up to 95 percent more area is irrigated with the same amount of water through micro-irrigation systems and along with this, up to 48 percent water is saved,” he added.

He said that the farmers who have adopted micro-irrigation in the state have increased the yield of fruits and vegetables by 52 percent. Along with this, Rs 54.90 crore has been released to 2,185 beneficiaries and Rs 64 crore has been released to 2,584 other beneficiaries for making reservoirs in the farm itself.

The Chief Minister said that more water is consumed in the sugarcane crop and now the farmers are gradually adopting micro irrigation. “This will help in saving water as well as good yield,” he said; asking the beneficiaries to take benefits of these schemes related to water conservation and make other farmers aware about it.

Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam committed to provide uninterrupted power supply to the consumers

IEP Chandigarh, February 25

Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam is committed to provide uninterrupted power supply to the consumers. Several ambitious programs are being run by the Nigam for quick resolution of the problems of the consumers.

Giving more information an official spokesperson said that the Chairman Consumer Grievances Redressal Forum (Circle Forum), Panchkula of Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam along with the members of the Forum would take the proceedings of the forum in the office of SE/OP Circle, UHBVN, Panchkula, SCO-96, 1st Floor, Sector-5, Panchkula to redress the grievances / to hear the complaint of the consumers (belonging to Panchkula District only) and to entertain new complaints at 11:30 AM on dated February 28, 2023 (Tuesday).

He further informed that the CGRF shall take all grievances/complaints of consumers like billing problem, voltage complaints, problems in metering, disconnection and reconnection of power supply, interruptions, failure of power supply, efficiency, safety, reliability, noncompliance of Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission orders etc. However, the cases of theft and unauthorized use of electricity, offences and penalties as specified under section 126 and section 135 to 139 of Electricity Act, accidents and inquiries as under section 161 of the Act would not be considered by the Forum.

                All the consumers should avail the opportunity for the redressal of their grievances.

HINDUJA GROUP SHOWS INTEREST TO MANUFACTURE ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN PUNJAB

IEP Chandigarh, February 24

          The Hinduja Group, a leading bus manufacturing company, has shown its interest to manufacture electric vehicles in Punjab

          On the sideline of the Punjab Investors Summit-2023, the delegation of the Hinduja company today called on Transport Minister S.  Laljit Singh Bhullar. The delegation, which comprised Mr. S.K. Chadha Senior Advisor Hinduja Group, Mr. Piyush Zonal Head Ashok Leyland, Mr. Aman Khanna Business Head Mind Space, Mr. Naresh Arora Zonal Manager IndusInd Bank and Mr. Sachin Nijhawan Chief Commercial Officer, Switch Mobility  gave presentation of the products of the company, and apprised that as the Punjab government has approved the electric vehicle policy, the company wants to manufacture electric small bus in the state, besides opening a driver training institute in the state in partnership with the government.

          The Transport Minister said that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann led government recently accorded approval to Electric Vehicle Policy (PEVP)- 2022 with a move to check the environmental pollution in the state due to omission from vehicles. The policy desires to reduce vehicular emission, create infrastructure, Manufacturing, Research and Development, Job creation, ensuring sustainability besides to establish Punjab as a favoured destination for manufacturing of electric vehicles, components and batteries.

          Representatives of Hinduja Group, while appreciating the state government for launching comprehensive electric vehicle policy, said that they have high hopes from the Chief Minister and his government. Congratulating the Chief Minister and his government for working for betterment of state in a mission mode with pure intentions, they said that Punjab is the land of enterprise, hard working and dedicated people. They lauded the single window system being offered by the state government for clearances, and said that Punjab is on threshold of transition due to its top class infrastructure coupled with conducive government policies.

INDIVIDUALS AND PANCHAYATS WHO WORK FOR OVERALL DEVELOPMENT OF VILLAGES WILL BE HONORED BY MANN GOVERNMENT

IEP Chandigarh / Sri Muktsar Sahib, February 24      

    The Punjab government is doing every possible effort for the development of villages and the individuals and panchayats who have done the overall development of the villages will be specially honoured by the Government, said Dr. Baljit Kaur Social Security, Women and Child  Development Minister Punjab distributed grants to the panchayats of about 17 villages at village Khunnan Kalan in Malout Assembly Constituency.          She said that Punjab government led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is constantly striving for the welfare of the people of the state.          The Cabinet Minister said that development works are being done in the state to raise the standard of living of the people so that the people can benefit from basic facilities.          She said that Rs. 51 lakh  for village Khunnan Kalan, Rs. 55 lakh 50 thousand for village Tamkot, Rs. 46 lakh 46 thousand  for village Lakdwala, Rs 33.50 lakh for Dhigana, Rs. 23 lakh  for Sotha, Rs. 19.50 lakh  for village Chak Duhewala,  Rs 18.60 lakh for Shergarh Gyan Singh Wala, Rs. 18.26 lakh for Lakhmereyana, Rs. 17 lakh for Khane Ki Dhab, Rs. 16 lakh for Aulakh village, Rs. 15.40 lakh for Tarkhanwala village, Rs. 6 lakh for Udang village, Rs. 4.25 lakh for Ram Nagar Khazan and Rs. 4.50 lakh  for village Bam village for various development works.           During her visit, RO to provide clean water to the residents of Madrasa village.  Also inaugurated the renovation of the system which has been restarted with the support of Indian Bank and also assured a grant of Rs 2 lakh for the Anganwadi Center of Village Madrasa.          On this occasion, besides others, Jashan Brar District President Aam Aadmi Party, Block President Simarjit Singh, Deputy General Manager R.K.  Joshi, Zonal Manager Amritsar Anil Kumar Indian Bank, Dilbagh Singh, Gurpreet Singh Saran, Angrez Singh, Sukhdeep Singh and Mahaveer Singh Madrasa were also present.