Cabinet Minister Sh. Mohinder Bhagat today reviewed the progress of development works being undertaken under the ‘Rangla Punjab’ Mission in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (SAS Nagar) district. The review meeting was attended by Chairman, Punjab Youth Development Board, Sh. Parminder Singh Goldy and Chairperson, District Planning Committee, Er. Prabhjot Kaur, along with senior district officials.
The Minister informed that a total of 174 infrastructure-related works are currently in progress across the district with an allocation of Rs 8.47 crore, aimed at strengthening rural infrastructure and improving public amenities. During the meeting, the Minister directed all concerned officials to ensure timely completion of these works, emphasizing quality and adherence to deadlines.
Deputy Commissioner Ms. Komal Mittal apprised that out of the total 174 works, 45 have already been completed. She further informed that an additional installment of Rs 2.5 crore each has been received for the three constituencies in the district.
The ongoing development works include construction of community centres, Panchayat Ghars, Dharamshalas, playgrounds, streets and drainage systems, compound walls of cremation grounds, entry gates, repair of dispensaries, construction of school classrooms, installation of solar lights and conversion of kachha houses into pakka houses for economically weaker sections.
Sh. Mohinder Bhagat stated that upon completion of the current phase of works, an additional grant of Rs 5 crore per constituency will be released during the current financial year. He reiterated that under the leadership of Chief Minister Sh. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is committed to the comprehensive development of both rural and urban areas, with a focus on strengthening road networks, canal irrigation, and enhancing education and healthcare services.
The Minister also reviewed the progress and social impact of the ongoing anti-drug campaign ‘Yudh Nasheya Virudh’, which forms an integral part of the ‘Rangla Punjab’ Mission. SP (PBI) Ms. Deepika Singh and SP (Headquarters) Mohit Aggarwal informed that around 333 Village/Ward Defence Committees are actively working to spread awareness among citizens. They further stated that drug hotspots are under constant surveillance and that individuals affected by substance abuse are being provided treatment through Nasha Mukti Kendras and other de-addiction centres.
Among others present at the meeting were Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Mohali, Sh. Sundeep Singh Garha; ADC (Rural Development) Ms. Sonam Chaudhary; Deputy Economic and Statistical Advisor Ms. Gurminder Kaur; and BDPOs of Kharar, Derabassi and Majri.