Badal reviews projects worth Rs 180 crore for Gurta Gaddi

Chandigarh, Jul 28 (UNI) Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today reviewed the status of various development projects worth Rs 180 crore for Sri Anandpur Sahib and Talwandi Sabo as part of commemoration of Tercentenary celebration of 'Gurta Gaddi Divas' of Sri Guru Granth Sahib.

During a high-level meeting held here under his chairmanship, the Chief Minister directed heads of the various departments involved in this mission to complete all the works including water supply, sewerage, solid west management, storm water drainage system, roads, bus stand (Anandpur Sahib) buildings of ITI, Yatri Niwas and Schools under these projects within stipulated time.

Regarding storm water drainage, the Chief Minister suggested opting for surface drainage system and also to study the possibilities to collect this water in a lake, from where it could further be used for irrigation purpose.

It was informed in the meeting that tendering process for most of the works had been completed and works would be allotted soon so that these could be completed by the end of March 2009, positively.

After brainstorming discussions over the plan Mr Badal assured the officers that State Government had arranged adequate advance funds as per the initial requirements of various departments.

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