SIGNIFICANT TRANSFORMATION WITH 23 INFRA PROJECTS WORTH RS.240-CR IN CITY
Chandigarh, July 8:
Punjab Local Government Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh today announced that Sultanpur Lodhi city will be completely transformed through the dedicated efforts of Mann government, with ultra-modern facilities becoming available to residents. 23 projects of worth Rs.240 crores will significantly enhance the city’s living standards, address urban challenges and pave the way for a prosperous future.
While reviewing the meeting here with senior officials of the headquarters and district, the Cabinet Minister thoroughly assessed the progress of Smart City Project initiatives in Sultanpur Lodhi. Stressing the timely completion of the project, the Cabinet Minister said that upon completion, Sultanpur Lodhi’s entire landscape will be revolutionized. This transformative project will convert Sultanpur Lodhi into a modern, efficient and livable city, benefiting our citizens and fostering unprecedented development.
Announcing a revolutionary transformation in Sultanpur Lodhi’s infrastructure, the Cabinet Minister informed that six projects worth Rs.29.57 crores, including water supply and sewerage systems, a 4 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at Jabbowal, solar power installations on government buildings for energy conservation and smart primary schools to enhance the educational framework, have already been completed. He further disclosed that 12 more projects worth Rs.106.71 crores are currently being implemented.
Dr. Ravjot Singh elaborated that initiatives are underway to achieve 100% coverage for water supply and sewerage, establish 1 MLD STP at Urban Estate, develop smart schools for boys and girls, maintain the historic Kila Sarai and convert roads into four-lane smart corridors from Dadwindi to Sultanpur Lodhi (6 kilometers) and from Kapurthala-Sultanpur Lodhi to Fattu Dhinga (17.40 kilometers) to ensure seamless connectivity and improve the transportation network. He mentioned that fire safety systems are being strengthened and rooftop solar plants are being installed at the 4 MLD STP at Jabbowal and bus stand along with establishing 2 OHSR and other facilities.
The Local Government Minister said that five projects worth Rs.78.43 crores in Sultanpur Lodhi include channelization of Kali Vein and public space development, road rehabilitation, a multipurpose integrated sports stadium, an integrated command and control center for enhanced surveillance and security and smart street lighting along four-lane smart roads, all of which will make invaluable contributions to the city’s sustainability.
Additional Chief Secretary Tejvir Singh, PMIDC Chief Executive Officer Deepti Uppal, Deputy Commissioner Kapurthala Amit Kumar Panchal and senior officers from various departments were present on this occasion.
