Balkar Singh conducts a review meeting on various projects
Minister took reports on various development projects
Chandigarh, February 1: Punjab Local Government Minister Balkar Singh stated that the state government is committed to completing all projects on time.
Review Meeting at Municipal Bhawan: Scope and Participants
review meeting was held in the presence of MLAs from various constituencies . senior departmental officials for Municipal Council/Nagar Panchayat Garhshankar, Garhdiwala, Hariana, Mukerian, Dasuya, Urmur Tanda, Talwara, Sham Chaurasi, Mahilpur, Nawanshahr, Banga, Rahon, and Balachaur ALSO PRESENT
Discussion on Development Projects
Cabinet Minister received detailed information about various development projects and discussed issues raised by the MLAs with departmental officials, urging prompt resolution.
During the meeting, Minister for Local Government Balkar Singh discussed projects under various schemes, such as the Land availability of Sewerage treatment plants and water treatment plants. Additionally, Tranche-3 AMRUT, and MDF/PIDB were addressed. After an in-depth discussion on ongoing development projects, officials were urged to ensure a high level of quality in the works.
Emphasis on Prompt Resolution
He emphasized that if there are any local-level problems in development works, officials should inform the MLA of the concerned constituency, and they should promptly resolve the issues in coordination with the district administration. Any delay in development projects will not be tolerated.
Availability of Funds
Balkar Singh assured officials that the government has ample funds for development works. He instructed Municipal Council/Nagar Panchayat to contact their MLA if they need additional funds, send a complete proposal with an action plan to the Head Office in Chandigarh.
Additionally, he instructed officials to share comprehensive information about development works with the MLA of their constituency for alignment with local needs.
Highlighting the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann-led government, Local Government Minister Balkar Singh emphasized the importance of working with sincerity and mutual cooperation to make the state “Rangla Punjab.
Attendance and Participation
MLAs Karambir Singh Ghuman, Jasvir Singh Gill Raja, Dr. Ravjot Singh, Malwinder Singh Jaggi, CEO of Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Deepti Uppal CEO of PMIDC, Uma Shankar Gupta Director of Local Government Department, Commissioner of Municipal Corporation Hoshiarpur, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Urban Development) Hoshiarpur, and Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, Halka Incharge attended the meeting