Reviewing the preparations for the G-20 Summit, the Cabinet Sub-Committee has decided to spend approximately Rs 100 crores on the development works for the beautification of Amritsar city in connection with the G-20 Summit.
The cabinet sub-committee, under the chairmanship of Local Government Minister Dr Inderbir Singh Nijjar, also comprises Agriculture Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains, and Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO as its members.
Dr Nijjar said that the G-20 Summit is going to be held in the holy city of Amritsar in March 2023 possibly between March 15 and 17, 2023. “The Presidents and Prime Ministers of G-20 countries and other international delegates will participate in this Summit. It is a matter of great pride that this international level event is going to be held in the state of Punjab,” he said.
The Minister informed that approximately Rs 100 crores will be spent on development works for the beautification of the city of Amritsar for the G-20 Summit. “The extensive arrangements will be made for the success of this global event. With this international event, the state will emerge on the global tourism map, it would also give a boost to the investment in the state,” he said.
Giving details of the works to be done to strengthen the beauty and basic infrastructure of the city, Dr Nijjar said that whatever work will be done, will be not only for the program, but will be strong and sustainable works according to the needs of the city residents.
“The works to be done include repairing roads, street lights, making green belts, painting the Golden Gate, improving solid waste management, signage boards, and electricity. Includes traffic light works,” he said.