Punjab Government Releases Rs 2 Cr for Repair and Maintenance of Ambedkar Bhawans: Dr. Baljit Kaur

Punjab Government endeavors to uplift standard of living of SC, BC and other poor sections of people

Chandigarh, September 25

The Punjab Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is continuously striving to raise the standard of  living of the people of Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes and other poor sections. As part of this effort, Rs. 2 crore has been allocated for the year 2024-25 for the repair and maintenance of Ambedkar Bhawans established  in six districts of the state.

Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur provided this information, stating that under the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Bhawan Construction Scheme, approval has been given to release funds. Specifically, Rs 30 lakh for Amritsar, Rs 30.85 lakh for Ferozepur, Rs 50 lakh for Patiala, Rs 20.50 lakh for Sangrur, Rs 23.47 lakh for Faridkot and Rs 45.18 lakh for Roopnagar have been allocated for the Ambedkar Bhawans in these districts.

The Cabinet Minister noted that the Government has decided to establish Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Bhawans in every district to provide services for Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes and other poor sections can be provided under one roof with a single-windows. So far Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Bhawans have been established in 17 districts. Remaining six districts, SAS Nagar, Barnala and Malerkotla  Efforts are being made to arrange the land for setting up Dr.B.R. Ambedkar Bhawans, while the land has been arranged in district Pathankot, Tarn Taran and Fazilka.

The Minister directed the officials of the department for the repair and maintenance work of Dr. B.R Ambedkar Bhawans to ensure transparency and quality in government works and strictly follow the financial regulation.