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Punjab

Cabinet Minister Mohinder Bhagat reviews progress of ‘Rangla Punjab’ development grants in S.A.S. Nagar

PUNJAB NEWS EXPRESS | April 17, 2026 06:09 PM

CHANDIGARH: Cabinet Minister Sh. Mohinder Bhagat today reviewed the progress of development works being undertaken under the ‘Rangla Punjab’ Mission in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (S.A.S. Nagar) district. The review meeting was attended by Chairman, Punjab Youth Development Board, Sh. Parminder Singh Goldy and Chairperson, District Planning Committee, Er. Prabhjot Kaur, along with senior district officials.

The Minister informed that a total of 174 infrastructure-related works are currently under progress across the district, with an allocation of Rs 8.47 crore, aimed at strengthening rural infrastructure and improving public amenities. During the meeting, he directed all concerned officials to ensure timely completion of these works, emphasising quality and adherence to deadlines.

Deputy Commissioner Ms.Komal Mittal apprised that out of the total 174 works, 45 have already been completed. She further informed that an additional instalment of Rs 2.5 crore each has been received for the three constituencies in the district.

The ongoing development works include construction of community centres, panchayat ghars, dharamshalas, playgrounds, streets and drainage systems, boundary walls of cremation grounds, village entry gates, repair of dispensaries, construction of school classrooms, installation of solar lights, and conversion of katchha houses into pakka houses for economically weaker sections.

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