NEW LINK ROADS TO BOOST RURAL CONNECTIVITY AND AGRARIAN ECONOMY IN GARHSHANKAR CONSTITUENCY: JAI KRISHAN SINGH RAURI
Garhshankar/Hoshiarpur, January 6:
Punjab Vidhan Sabha’s Deputy Speaker and MLA from the Garhshankar constituency, S. Jai Krishan Singh Rauri, today formally inaugurated newly constructed link roads in various villages of the constituency, including Ghagon Rorhanwali, Bhammian, Mehtabpur, Dugri, Garhi Matto, Pahlewal, Birampur, Sadhowal, Sauli, Purkhowal, Rampur Bilron, Salempur, Satnaur, Pakhoval, Padrana, Badesaron, Akalgarh, Golian, Bhajjalan, Lallian, Kalewal, Mohanowal, Rawalpindi, Fatehpur Kala, Denowal Kala, and Dogarpur.
Addressing the inauguration ceremony, Deputy Speaker Rauri said that the link roads are the backbone of rural development and with the construction of these roads, transportation in villages will become more efficient. He stated that the Aam Aadmi Party led government is fully committed to providing basic amenities in villages on the lines of urban areas.
Deputy Speaker informed that with the completion of link roads in these 28 villages, farmers will find it easier to transport their produce to markets, students will have better access to schools and colleges, and the general public will save both time and money. He said that quality roads are not only a symbol of development but also play a vital role in strengthening the rural economy.
He further stated that special emphasis is being laid on quality during the construction of roads by the Punjab Government. In this regard, he issued strict instructions to officials of the concerned departments that no negligence in development works will be tolerated and that all works must be carried out in a transparent manner.
Deputy Speaker Rauri said that development works are continuously underway in the Garhshankar constituency. Whether it is education, healthcare facilities, water supply, electricity, or roads, the needs of the people are being addressed on a priority basis. The main objective of the government is to ensure that every resident of the villages directly benefits from development, he added.
During the event, local residents and village representatives especially thanked Deputy Speaker Rauri and said that the demand for these link roads had been pending for many years and has finally been fulfilled.
Mr. Rauri said that the Aam Aadmi Party led government is working with firm determination to fulfill every promise made to the people, and that the Garhshankar constituency will be developed as a model constituency.
On this occasion, Market Committee Chairman Baldeep Singh Saini, Zila Parishad Member Inderjit Singh Baryana, Dr. Harbhajan Mehmi, Block Samiti Member Dr. Parmjit Pal, Manjit Kaur, Sarpanch Jujhar Singh Nagra, Numberdar Hari Krishan Singh Gangar, along with sarpanches, panches, party leaders, officials, and a large number of villagers from various villages were present.
