IEP Chandigarh, December 13

The Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will initiate second phase of drive against illegal possession from panchayati lands to get these lands free. Disclosing this here today Rural Development & Panchayats and Agriculture Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said that the State Government had got more than 10,000 acres of land in its first phase and now the second phase would be started shortly.While addressing a weekly program ‘Janta Darbar’ in Vikas Bhawan here, the Minister said that the illegal possessions from panchayati lands would be removed at all cost and directions had already been issued in this regard. He also instructed the officials of Rural Development & Panchayats, Agriculture and NRI Affairs departments to ensure that the complaints of people should be resolved promptly. Speaking about the nature of the complaints, the Minister pointed out that mostly complaints were related with the Panchayati lands and on the spot proceedings were being initiated to address these without any delay.The Minister also asked the officials and people of the state to join hands with the State Government in wiping out the menace of corruption. He said that none would be spared in case found involved in the corrupt practices.Urging people to use facebook for registering complaints, if any, the Minister said that he was holding a weekly Janta Darbar program at Vikas Bhawan on every Tuesday to hear the plaints of people besides in Ajnala on every Saturday. He said that if anyone is unable to visit these spots, he/she could use facebook to lodge their complaint.  He also reiterated that the Punjab Government was committed to resolve issues pertaining to NRIs in a prompt and satisfactory manner.The State Government is all set to organize ‘NRI Punjabian Naal Milni’ programs at five locations including Jalandhar, SAS Nagar, Ludhiana, Moga and Amritsar respectively on December 16, 19, 23, 26 and 30, where issues of NRIs would be heard by the competent authorities to get them resolves without any delay. 

IEP Chandigarh, December 13, 2022

A meeting regarding the implementation of Chandigarh Master plan was held today under the chairmanship of Sh. Dharam Pal, Adviser to the Administrator. The top-notch officers of the Chandigarh Administration comprising Sh. Nitin Yadav, Home Secretary, Sh. Vijay N Zade, Finance Secretary, Sh. Vinay Pratap Singh, Deputy Commissioner, Smt. Anindita Mitra, Commissioner Municipal Corporation and SSP Chandigarh, Smt. Manisha Chaudhary. 

  The meeting highlighted various development projects of Chandigarh including heritage conservation of Capitol Complex, schools & colleges etc, upgradation of social infrastructure, physical infrastructure, development of villages, regional issues with neighbouring states. The Adviser took the progress report of the planned upcoming projects from all the major departments of the Chandigarh Administration.

  Plans of upgrading the Government houses into stay homes to promote tourism in the city has also been proposed. With an aim to make Chandigarh a Cultural hub, various cultural projects like the upgradation of Beant Singh Memorial and creating of new exhibition centre was also taken up by the officials. The Administrator also announced the construction of ten new schools in the city to strengthen the education framework in the city. The work on four schools would be taken up during this financial year and the construction of other schools would be taken up gradually.

  To strengthen the health infrastructure in the city, the Adviser has directed the concerned authorities to expedite the work of creation and upgrading dispensaries into the health and wellness centres, and also start the work on creation of Advanced Centre of Infectious Diseases and Regional Trauma centre at GMCH 32. 

  Planning and Development of various pockets of Manimajra were also discussed. Adviser stressed the need to take immediate action for development of longitudinal green belts and cycle tracks in the city. Planning Department was directed to submit action plan within a week.  

  The final agreement for Chandigarh 24×7 water supply project will be signed between the Municipal Corporation and French Government’s Agence Francaise de Development (AFD) on December 16 which is the most awaited project of the Corporation. The Commissioner Municipal Corporation also apprised the committee about the upgrading all the STP’s by March 2023. Sh. Dharam Pal, Adviser to the Administrator directed the officials to expedite all the development works in a time bound manner and submit the action taken report in the next meeting.

  Secretary Education, Secretary Industries, Secretary Culture, Chief Conservator of Forest, Chief Architect, Chief Engineer were also present in the meeting.

IEP Chandigarh, December 13

By Providing the combined platform to the Ministers, MLAs, officials and industrialists to find out the various problems, the Speaker of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan has taken a new initiative to strengthen democracy and ensure accountability. At the same time, he has also given instructions to take the matter of absentee officers  from the today’s meeting to the Privileges Committee.

Addressing a meeting with industrialists in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha here today S. Sandhwan said that his aim is to strengthen democratic activities in the state with the active participation of all the stake holders. He said that only the MLAs can participate in the debate in the Vidhan Sabha and his aim is to sensitize the MLAs toward various problems so they can raise them seriously and in good manner in the Vidhan Sabha. S. Sandhwan said that discussion is very important for solving various issues. The suggestions of people, experts and officials associated with different sectors are the basic ingredients for formulating a effective  policy for any sector. That is why mutual dialogue plays an important role in finding solutions to problems and formulating excellent policies. He said that he will continue to organize discussions on various problems so that the problems faced by the state can be solved.

 Expressing her views on this occasion, Investment Promotion Minister Anmol Gagan Mann appreciated the initiative taken. Besides others, Deputy Speaker Mr. Jai Krishan Singh Rauri, Mrs. Neena Mittal, Mr. Manwinder Singh Giaspura, Mr. Rana Gurjit Singh, Mr. Amritpal Singh Sukhanand, Mr. Amit Ratan Kotfatta, Mr. Gavinder Singh Garry Baring, Mr. Balbir Singh, Mr. Ashok Parashar, Mr. Gurpreet Bassi, Mr. Daljit Singh Grewal, Mr. Taranpreet Singh Saund, Mr. Sandeep Jakhar, Dr. Sukhwinder Kumar Sukhi, Mr. Ashwani Kumar Sharma (all MLAs), Mr. Rajinder Gupta, Vice Chairman, Punjab Planning Commission, Mr. C. Siban, director industry and special secretary expenditure Mohammad Taib were also present in the meeting.

IEP Chandigarh, December 13       

    Local Government Minister, Dr. Inderbir Singh Nijjar said that Punjab government has decided to spend approximately approximately Rs 7.73 crores on development works for the beautification of Amritsar city.          Minister for Local Government, Dr.Inderbir Singh Nijjar said that Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is fully committed to provide basic facilities and clean environment to the people of the state. Under this series, development works are being conducted across the state.          Issuing a press statement, Dr.Inderbir Singh Nijjar said that the work of painting and general renovation (including lights) of Golden Gate Amritsar and construction of 12 feet fountains with colorful lights complete with mosaic tiles will be done at various places of Amritsar city .          Cabinet Minister further said that apart from this, B/S Khalsa College and GNDU Roadside levelling dressing and planting works will be done, bridges will be beautified by painting with cement based paint. Repair and beautification of green belt will also be done at District Shopping Center Amritsar, he said.          He said that similarly the repair and varnishing work of Sham Singh Atariwala memorial gate will be done. He also said that the work of planting saplings, ornamental plants and creepers etc. will also be done on various roads leading to the city, relaying of interlocking tiles on roads in 97 acres, painting of the central verge and repairing the footpath in kabir park under extension scheme will be done. He said that government has decided to carried out many other development works in the city of Amritsar.          Cabinet Minister further said that the dream of the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is to provide basic facilities and a clean environment to the residents of the state. State government is making all possible efforts to fulfill this dream.          Minister has directed the officials of the department to follow the rules/ regulations of the government and ensure transparency and quality in the work of the department.