Jalandhar, November 13

Sports and Education Minister Pargat Singh inaugurated Rs1.5-crore road project at Chhoti Baradari, Part I, and distributed funds among panchayats for various development works here today.

The minister said the road project would fulfil the much-awaited demand of residents of Chhoti Baradari, Part I. As many as 22 roads inside the locality, along with 100-feet wide main Garha Road, would be re-carpeted at the cost of Rs1.5 crore, he added.

He issued directions to the executing agency to complete the project within stipulated period while strictly adhering to the road quality norms. He also told officials to accord top priority to the road project as any kind of inordinate delay would be dealt with strictly.

The minister also listened to grievances of Chhoti Baradari residents. He gave on-the-spot directions to officials of the department concerned to resolve problems of residents at the earliest.

The minister announced development of two sports stadiums at the cost of Rs1.25 crore, including stadium at Bambianwal village at Rs75 lakh and Bhode Saprai village at Rs50 lakh. These state-of-the-art stadia would ensure sports culture in the rural areas thereby triggering health awareness among people, he added.

Meanwhile, the minister visited Diwali and Kangniwal villages and handed over cheques for Rs10 lakh each to both panchayats for several projects. — TNS