Punjab Government undertook various mega projects in the border district of Gurdaspur during the year 2015, making it a memorable year for the people of the district.
Chief Parliament Secretary and MlA of Gurdaspur, Gurbachan Singh Babbehali and Deputy Commissiner Gurdaspur, Abhinav Tirkha jointly said that various development initiatives in the field of education, health, road infrastructure, water supply, sewerage etc. were taken in 2015.
Interacting with media persons, they said that Meritorious School on the Gurdaspur – Batala bypass is an important project started by the state government. The construction work in under progress and the classes would commence in this institution from the coming academic session. Nearly Rs. 30 crore are being spent on the construction of this institution wherein free education would be provided to the students from economically weaker sections of society, securing over 80% marks in matriculation examination.
Trikha said that the construction of the Administrative Complex at Gurdaspur is almost complete. The state Government has spent nearly Rs.59 core on the same. Similarly, for the convenience of people, Tehsil Complex at Dera Baba Nanak has been constructed at a cost of Rs.3.12 crore.
Babehali said that automated Driving Centre at Gurdaspur is being constructed at a cost of Rs.48 lac. Transport department would conduct automated tests in this centre before issuing the driving license.This will speed up the licensing process and bring transparency in the same.
Trikha said for people living below poverty line, wheat is being given to the beneficiaries under Aata-Dal Scheme. There are nearly 1,27,080 blue card holders in the district, he added.