CM ANNOUNCES TO CONSTRUCT MORE SUCH ULTRA MODERN COMPLEXES ACROSS THE STATE
Dirba (Sangrur), November 30: Setting a new benchmark in public delivery, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday dedicated an ultra modern multi storey Sub Divisional complex constructed within a record period of 18 months at a cost of Rs 10.80 crore.
The Chief Minister dedicated the four-story building, which will house the offices of the SDM, Tehsildar, BDPO, DSP, CDPO, and others. He stated that he laid the project’s foundation stone in May 2023 and completed it in record time.
He said that spread over nine acres of land this project will immensely benefit the masses by delivering them citizen centric services in a time bound manner. Bhagwant Singh Mann said the state is building modern tehsil complexes to facilitate the people.
CM Highlights Public-Centric Initiatives
The Chief Minister said that the earlier governments had never paid any heed towards such initiatives to serve the people in a better manner. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that previously the reign of the state was in the wrong hands earlier due to which the state had suffered adversely. However, he said that ever since assuming the charge of office his government has been according top priority to such works of immense public importance.
The Chief Minister announced that such buildings are being constructed while keeping in-view the future needs of people. He said that the state government has saved Rs 1.5 crore while constructing this building against the estimated cost. Bhagwant Singh Mann stated that the government is constructing the Sub-Divisional Complex in Cheeme and will dedicate it to the people soon.
Public delivery :Youth Returning to Punjab Amid Reverse Migration”
The Chief Minister takes immense pride and satisfaction in providing 49,427 government jobs to youth so far, with 700 more to be given on December 3 in Patiala. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that these youth received jobs based entirely on merit. He added that the government carried out the entire recruitment process in a fair and transparent manner.
The Chief Minister said that reverse migration is occurring in Punjab as youth are leaving foreign lands to join government jobs in the state. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that transparent recruitment has increased the faith of youth in working for the state government due to which they have shunned the idea of moving abroad and are preparing for government jobs here. He said that it is on record that contrary to the earlier trend of moving abroad, the educational institutions in the state are witnessing a huge surge in admissions by the youth.
Public delivery : Bhagwant Mann Focuses on Rural Roads and Canal Water Use
The Chief Minister said the government is working actively to improve rural roads, giving them a complete facelift. He highlighted that these roads boost commuting, transport of goods, and economic growth, benefiting rural residents. Bhagwant Singh Mann emphasized the need for their construction, as most had been neglected for over six years.
He also noted that when he took office, only 21% of canal water was used for irrigation. Today, this has increased to 84%, a significant achievement. He added that the government’s efforts have raised groundwater levels by one meter, as confirmed by a Union government report.
Union government must give MSP to the farmers on alternate crops
The Chief Minister exhorted the farmers to adopt crop diversification by coming out of the rut of wheat/ paddy circle. He said that the Union government must give MSP to the farmers on alternate crops to boost the crop diversification.Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it is unfortunate that while Punjab contributes 180 lakh metric tons of rice to the national food pool, ensuring food security, people blame its farmers for stubble burning. He called this unfair, emphasising their key role in making India self-sufficient in food.
Public delivery : state government has only repaid money to the public
The Chief Minister said that health, education, power, water and infrastructure are top five priorities of his government. He said that these facilities are not free of cost as the people pay hefty amounts in the form of taxes, adding that the state government has only repaid money to the public in the form of these facilities. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that earlier, politicians took this money, but now the government is using it to serve the public.
Results of by-polls have proved that the people have full faith in the state
Taking a jibe at opposition, the Chief Minister said that the results of by-polls have proved that the people have full faith in the state. He said that the wise people of state have ousted the political leaders indulging in theatrics and have chosen those who are their well wishers. Bhagwant Singh Mann reiterated that the traditional parties are envious of him because he hails from a common family.
Convent educated political leaders not aware of the basic ground realities
The Chief Minister said that these leaders who believed that they have divine right to rule the state due to which they are not able to digest that a common man is running the state efficiently. He said that these leaders have fooled the people for a long time, but now the people no longer fall for their misleading propaganda. Bhagwant Singh Mann pointed out that these convent-educated political leaders remain unaware of the state’s basic ground realities.
Earlier, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema welcomed the Chief Minister and other dignitaries.
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