To put a full-stop on haphazard development in the state, Punjab Housing and Urban Development Minister Aman Arora on Sunday said that he will visit all the Urban Development Authorities to assess development being carried out in urban areas at the ground level besides streamlining and improving the Department’s functioning.
“I have held threadbare meetings with the senior officials of the Housing and Urban Development Department recently. Now, I will start the Punjab tour this week onwards as the State Government has mandated for ensuring balanced growth in the urban areas and planned development of residential, commercial, and industrial spaces using ultra-modern technology in Punjab,” he said.
As per the schedule, the Cabinet Minister will visit Patiala Development Authority (PDA) this week.
“To feel the pulse, I will also hold meetings with the Residents’ Welfare Associations, Real Estate Developers, and other stakeholders to bring them on board to propel Punjab on a path of sustainable development,” said Arora reiterating that the previous governments’ lackadaisical approach towards illegal colonies and their failure to bring new planned townships are the main reasons behind the haphazard urban development in the State.
“But, the AAP Government will not leave any stone unturned to ensure the best possible basic civic amenities in the approved colonies, besides bringing new planned townships in urban areas of the State,” he said.
A comprehensive mechanism is now being put into place to stop the unauthorised colonies and to ensure the planned development of residential, commercial, and industrial spaces using state-of-the-art technology, he added.