Patiala, April 24 : Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh today held a high-level meeting with various departments at the Zila Parishad Complex to review ongoing and upcoming development projects in the Patiala Rural constituency. Deputy Commissioner Dr. Preeti Yadav and Municipal Commissioner Parmvir Singh were also present on the occasion.
Reviewing the progress of each department, Dr. Balbir Singh emphasized that all development works should be completed within the stipulated time frame, and any delay or negligence would be the responsibility of the concerned officials. He instructed that the ponds in all 60 villages of the Patiala Rural constituency must be cleaned within a month, especially before the monsoon season. He also directed the concerned department to prepare a plan to use pond water for agriculture through drip irrigation.
To address traffic issues, he instructed relevant authorities to construct slip roads wherever space is available and to take other appropriate measures. Reviewing the law and order situation, he said that the police and civil departments should prepare a strategy concerning roadside eateries open at night to prevent any untoward incidents.
He directed the sports department officials to set up sports nurseries in 10 villages of the constituency, noting that a nursery has already been established in Ajanoda, and the remaining nine should follow to nurture the sporting talent of rural children. Emphasizing the importance of fieldwork, he instructed officials to ensure regular field visits so that people’s issues can be resolved within their villages.
He also directed the repair and strengthening of link roads in villages. Additionally, the Cabinet Minister instructed concerned departments to begin the process of allocating plots to the underprivileged and to identify suitable locations in villages where these plots can be allotted.
Before the start of the meeting, Cabinet Minister Dr. Balbir Singh and the attending officials observed two minutes of silence in tribute to the civilians martyred in the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir.
Among others present at the meeting were PDA Chief Administrator Manisha Rana, Additional Deputy Commissioner Isha Singla, SP Vaibhav Chaudhary, and officers from various departments.
Photo Caption: Cabinet Minister Dr. Balbir Singh in a meeting with officials regarding development projects in Patiala Rural constituency.
Summary: Dr. Balbir Singh reviewed ongoing development projects in Patiala Rural, focusing on health and infrastructure improvements for local communities.