Chandigarh, January 19:
Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Maan, is committed to providing better civic services to the people of the state. To fulfill this objective, the state government is undertaking development projects across Punjab, as expressed by Balkar Singh, Minister for Local Government.
Today at Municipal Bhawan, Sector-35, Chandigarh, Minister for Local Government Balkar Singh conducted a review meeting with Commissioner Municipal Corporation Jalandhar, Kapurthala, and Phagwara, along with Additional Deputy Commissioner (Urban Development/General), Jalandhar and Kapurthala. The review included Municipal Council/Nagar Panchayat, Nakodar, Adampur, Alawalpur, Bhogpur, Kartarpur, Nurmahal, Phillaur, Gorayan, Lohia Khas, Mehatpur, Shahkot, Bilga, Sultanpur Lodhi, Bhulath, Begowal, Nadala and Dhilwan. During the meeting, officials were informed about the high level of quality in ongoing works and given instructions to maintain it.
Member of Parliament Mr. Sushil Kumar Rinku, MLAs, and Constituency Incharges of Aam Aadmi Party participated in this review meeting, where the minister shared detailed information about the funds allocated by the government to the constituencies.
Local Government Minister discussed various projects under Swachh Bharat Mission, Amarut Mission, such as unutilized funds under Swachh Bharat Mission 1 and 2, availability of space for sewage treatment plants under construction, and space for water treatment plants under Amarut 2. Discussing the current status of ongoing development works, the minister emphasized completing them within the stipulated time frame.
He urged officials to start work promptly after completing the necessary office processes for approved DPRs. Additionally, he stressed initiating the approval process for other works without delay.
Regarding issues with space for sewage and water treatment plants, the minister urged quick resolution in coordination with the MLA of the concerned constituency and the district administration for a cleaner environment.
Cabinet Minister Balkar Singh directed officials to spend unused funds under various schemes promptly, warning of strict action against non-compliance with guidelines.
He emphasized special attention to sanitation, park maintenance, street lights, and proper disposal of heritage waste. Minister assured adequate funds for development works and requested a detailed action plan if additional funds were required.
Cabinet Minister Balkar Singh provided detailed information to MLAs about works under various schemes and the allocated funds. He emphasized establishing contact with MLAs for development works and sharing all information to ensure timely and orderly progress.
He encouraged officials to resolve any difficulties in development work by bringing them to the attention of the concerned MLAs and district administration for immediate resolution.
Present at the occasion were MLAs Raman Arora, Sheetal Angural, Inderjit Kaur Mann, CEO of Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board Malwinder Singh Jaggi, CEO of PMIDC Deepti Uppal, EOs of Municipal Council and Nagar Panchayats, Aam Aadmi Party constituency in-charge, and other senior officials.
