minister gives officials instructions to finish projects
SAYS, UNUSED FUNDS ARE SWIFTLY UTILIZED FOR THE WELFARE OF THE PEOPLE
Cabinet Minister Balkar Singh reviews projects with department officials, Deputy Commissioners, Municipal Commissioners, and Additional Deputy Commissioners
Chandigarh, December 18:
Balkar Singh directs prompt execution of development projects in Punjab. In a video conference with officials, he emphasises the swift utilisation of funds for providing basic facilities and reviews schemes like Am rut, Swash Bharat, and Smart City.
The Minister warns of consequences for delayed fund utilisation and stresses cleanliness, water supply, and infrastructure in Urban Local Bodies. Additionally, he calls for efficient coordination with Municipal Commissioners and timely reporting on development works related to MLAs.
The Minister pledges a corruption-free administration, ensuring strict actions against any malpractices. Senior officials, including the Secretary of Local Government and CEOs, were present in the meeting.
Cabinet Minister urged officials to provide complete information on development works related to the MLAs of their constituency. This ensures that development aligns with residents’ needs. He emphasized the timely implementation of schemes and proper fund utilization, assuring that the government has ample funds for development.
Minister appealed to officials to work diligently and cooperatively, emphasizing the government’s commitment to providing a corruption-free administration. Strict actions will be taken against those involved in corruption.
In the meeting, Secretary of Local Government Ajoy Sharma, CEO of Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board Malwinder Singh Jaggi, PMIDC CEO Deepti Uppal, Local Government Director Uma Shankar Gupta, and other senior officials were present.
