Punjab Local Government Minister Balkar Singh, holding a review meeting with Department head office officials and commissioners of Municipal Corporations in Phagwara, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, and Patiala at Sector-35 Municipal Bhawan, issued instructions to expedite the project completion under various schemes.
During the meeting, the Minister strongly emphasized the need for planned development in the cities, coupled with maintaining cleanliness in urban local bodies.
He reviewed the status of development works under the AMRUT Scheme of Urban Local Units, Swachh Bharat Mission, Punjab Urban Improvement Environment Program Phase 1, 2, and 3. The officials were instructed to utilize pending funds according to guidelines for development works benefiting the people.
The Minister discussed various issues related to making urban local units garbage-free, scientific waste disposal, wastewater management, pending building plans, and plot regularization.
He also urged the officials to share comprehensive information on development works related to their constituency’s MLAs, ensuring alignment with residents’ needs. Additionally, he emphasized timely implementation of development schemes and proper fund utilization.
Minister appealed to the officials to work diligently and cooperatively, highlighting the Government's commitment to a corruption-free administration. At the same time, he warned that anyone involved in corruption would not be spared.
