Hoshiarpur – Presiding over a special meeting today at the local BDPO office—aimed at the holistic development of villages and the provision of better basic amenities—Punjab’s Minister for Jails and NRI Affairs, Dr. Ravjot Singh, stated that the Punjab government is taking major steps to transform the face of the state's villages.
During the meeting, while interacting with the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and committee members of Block-1, Cabinet Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh reviewed the ongoing development works in the villages falling under the block. He held detailed discussions regarding future development projects. The Minister informed that the Punjab government has released a sum of ?1.50 crore to the panchayats to accelerate development activities across various villages in Block-1. He stated that these funds would be utilized to strengthen infrastructure such as roads, streets, drains, clean drinking water facilities, streetlights, and other basic amenities.
Dr. Ravjot Singh remarked that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab government is prioritizing village development. The government's objective is to make villages strong and developed in every respect. He noted that the Punjab government has recently taken several historic decisions regarding development, the direct benefits of which are reaching the common people. He added that the purpose of reviewing development works through meetings with panchayat representatives and committee members is to gain a deep understanding of village-level issues and ensure their speedy resolution.
The Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and committee members present at the meeting also expressed their gratitude to the Punjab government and Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, noting that funds for village development are being released at record levels, thereby accelerating development activities. They observed that the government's public-welfare-oriented policies are strengthening rural infrastructure and fulfilling the long-pending demands of the people. Cabinet Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh appealed to the panchayat representatives to ensure the quality of development works. He assured them that the Punjab government would continue its efforts for the development of villages in the future as well, and that the all-round development of every area would be ensured.