Expresses concern over slow pace of certain projects; stresses inter-departmental coordination, quality and timely execution
Phagwara, November 5: Member Parliament Dr Raj Kumar Chabbewal on Thursday directed officials of the Rural Development and Panchayats Department, Public Works Department (PWD), Municipal Corporation Phagwara, Punjab Mandi Board and other concerned departments to expedite all ongoing road and infrastructure development projects in Phagwara and ensure their completion by December 10.
During a comprehensive review meeting, Dr Chabbewal, accompanied by Mayor Rampal Uppal, Deputy Commissioner Akash Bansal and ADC Randeep Singh Heer, took stock of multi-crore development works being executed by various departments. He emphasised that all projects must be completed within the stipulated timelines without compromising on quality or causing inconvenience to the public. Expressing concern over the slow pace of certain development works, the MP sought detailed reports from the concerned departments and directed officials to identify the reasons for delays and take immediate corrective measures to ensure their timely completion.
Dr Chabbewal said that development projects worth several crores of rupees were underway across Phagwara through various departments, including the Municipal Corporation, Rural Development and Panchayats, Punjab Mandi Board, Water Supply and Sanitation, PSPCL, NHAI, Education and Health departments. He stressed that close coordination among all departments was crucial to ensuring balanced development and strengthening public infrastructure across the constituency.
Directing the concerned departments to fast-track the execution of works, he said that construction of streets and drains, widening of roads, installation of street lights, cleaning and rejuvenation of ponds, construction of Anganwadi Centres, Health and Wellness Centres, Open Gyms and other village-level infrastructure projects must be completed on priority.
Highlighting the government’s commitment to promoting sports and providing better facilities to youngsters, Dr Chabbewal said that more than six new Khed Maidans would be dedicated to the people of Phagwara by December 10 . He directed the concerned officials to expedite the remaining work and ensure that these sports grounds were equipped and made available for public use within the deadline. He said that improved sports infrastructure at the village and local levels would encourage youngsters to participate in sports and adopt a healthy and active lifestyle. He further informed that work on new Aam Aadmi Clinics in Phagwara had reached its final stage. These clinics would further strengthen the primary healthcare network and provide residents with accessible healthcare facilities, including free OPD consultations and medicines.
Dr Chabbewal also directed the Jalandhar and Ludhiana divisions of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to ensure the repair of all damaged stretches of the highway and restore the proper functioning of street lights along the entire stretch. He stressed that road safety and commuters’ convenience must remain a priority.
The MP reiterated that the Punjab Government was committed to accelerating development across urban and rural areas and ensuring that public funds were translated into visible improvements on the ground. He said that the ultimate objective of all these initiatives was to strengthen basic infrastructure, improve civic amenities and ensure timely delivery of better public services to the people of Phagwara.
