To ensure completion of all ongoing projects and to provide essential basic amenities to inhabitants of rural area, Punjab Government has disbursed Rs66.29 crore received from the 13th Finance Commission.
“Rs66.29 crore has been released to all 22 districts received from the 13th Finance Commission. The grant would be spent in stipulated time frame,” said Rural Development and Panchayat Minister Surjit Singh Rakhra.
Rakhra said that this amount was spent for development of basic infrastructure of villages, strengthening roads and sewerage system, potable drinking water, street lights etc. The Minister added that department has also issued strict instruction to all districts for proper utilization of the funds.