Local Government Minister Balkar Singh directs officials to promptly utilize unused funds for development works during a review meeting

Chandigarh: Local Government Minister Balkar Singh, conducted review meeting in the presence of MLAs, with Municipal Commissioner Ludhiana, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Urban Development) Ludhiana, and EOs of Municipal Corporation/Nagar Panchayats of Jagraon, Khanna, Doraha, Mulanpur Dakhan, Raikot, Sahnewal, Samrala, Machiwara, Payal and Malod.In the review meeting, officials were instructed to promptly utilize unused funds.

During a review meeting at the Municipal Bhawan in Sector 35, Chandigarh today, Local Government Minister Balkar Singh discussed in detail the sewerage treatment plants and water treatment plants being constructed under the Swachh Bharat Mission and the AMRUT Mission, respectively, along with other development works. He directed authorities to ensure quality and transparency in these development initiatives.

Cabinet Minister Balkar Singh further stated that projects with approved DPRs should commence soon after obtaining tenders, and DPRs for pending projects should be approved expeditiously. He warned of appropriate action against officials if allocated funds are not utilized for development within specified time frames.

Balkar Singh shared comprehensive information about works under various schemes and allocated funds with MLAs, urging officials to ensure transparent communication with MLAs for public-centric development. He emphasized that the overarching goal is to comprehensively develop the state.

Local Government Minister reiterated the Punjab government’s vision, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Maan, to make Rangla Punjab. He stressed the collective responsibility to work diligently and honestly towards achieving this vision.

Cabinet Minister Balkar Singh affirmed that the state government has ample funds for development works. If a regional office requires additional funds, it should submit a complete proposal with an action plan to the head office.

On this occasion, MLAs Madan Lal Bagga, Rajinderpal Kaur Chinna, Daljit Singh Grewal, Ashok Parashar Pappi, Kulwant Singh Sidhu, Sarvjit Kaur Manuke, Jagtar Singh Dayalpura, Hardeep Singh Mundian, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, Manwinder Singh Giaspura, Hakam Singh Thekedar besides Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board CEO Malwinder Singh Jaggi, Local Government Department Director Uma Shankar Gupta, Municipal Commissioner, Ludhiana, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Ludhiana, Senior Officers of Head Office, Constituency In-charge Aam Aadmi Party Mulanpur Dakhan and EOs of Municipal Council/Nagar Panchayats were present in the meeting.