Lehragaga/Sangrur, October 11:- Punjab Cabinet Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal has thanked Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann for providing grants totalling Rs 60 lakh for the development of Ballran and Lehal Khurd villages in the Lehragaga Assembly constituency. He said that the grant cheques of Rs 35 lakh for Ballran and Rs 25 lakh for neighbouring Lehal Khurd, handed over by the Chief Minister during a public interaction held in Ballran village, would further accelerate development works in both villages.
The Cabinet Minister said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government was committed to strengthening basic facilities in rural areas and carrying out development works according to people's needs. He said that prioritising the needs of villages in the Lehragaga constituency and providing financial assistance for their development had further strengthened people's trust in the government.
Barinder Kumar Goyal said, “On behalf of all the residents of the constituency, I sincerely thank Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. By visiting Ballran village and directly interacting with the people, he has reiterated his commitment to rural development by providing grants for the development of Ballran and Lehal Khurd. This initiative in the form of grants will make a significant contribution to advancing work according to the needs of the villages and providing better facilities to the people.”
He said that the all-round development of the Lehragaga constituency was his priority and continuous efforts were being made to address needs related to roads, streets, drainage, cleanliness and other common facilities in the villages. He said that development works would be taken forward in coordination with panchayats and the concerned departments. Special attention would be paid to ensuring the transparent and proper utilisation of the grants released, maintaining construction quality and completing the works on time.
The Cabinet Minister said that, alongside rural development, canal irrigation, education, healthcare and expanding employment opportunities for young people were also among the government's key objectives. He said that efforts to extend access to canal water and strengthen irrigation systems were important for families dependent on agriculture. Continuous coordination was also being maintained with the concerned departments to address the irrigation-related needs and problems of farmers in the Lehragaga constituency.
He said that programmes such as public interaction meetings were an important means of direct communication between the people and the government. These programmes help gather information about people's difficulties, suggestions and the needs of the area, thereby assisting in setting development priorities and working towards resolving public grievances.
Barinder Kumar Goyal thanked the people who participated enthusiastically in the public interaction meeting in Ballran village, especially mothers, sisters, young people and elderly residents. He said that the love, trust and support of the constituency's residents inspired him to work harder in the service of the people.
He said, “I am grateful to every village and every family for the love and support the people of the Lehragaga constituency have given us. It is my duty to fulfil the responsibility entrusted to me by the people with complete honesty and dedication. With your support, we will take the development of the constituency further and continue working tirelessly to meet people's needs.”
The Cabinet Minister urged panchayats and village residents to actively cooperate in development works, saying that collective efforts could transform the appearance of villages.
He assured them that the needs of the Lehragaga constituency would continue to be effectively presented before the Punjab Government and that every possible effort would be made for public welfare and the development of the area.
