Major Gift from the Mann Government: Faridkot Receives Development Projects Worth Over ₹50 Crore; Traffic and Irrigation Issues to be Resolved…
Faridkot, June 24 (Alexander D’Souza): The Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has dedicated development works worth over ₹50 crore to the public, offering a significant gift to the Faridkot Assembly constituency. Punjab Water Resources Minister Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal inaugurated projects worth several crore rupees in Faridkot today. Faridkot MLA S. Gurdit Singh Sekhon was also prominently present on this special occasion.
1. Relief from Traffic Issues: Two Modern Steel Bridges Worth ₹38.16 Crore
Cabinet Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal inaugurated new single-span steel bridges constructed on two main roads of the city:
Rajasthan Feeder Canal (RD No. 195814): Talwandi Road, Faridkot.
Sirhind Feeder Canal (RD No. 140066): Faridkot-Kotkapura Road.
Features of the Bridges: These new bridges have been constructed using modern technology. The previous bridges at these locations were nearly 60 years old and narrow, causing heavy traffic congestion. The new bridges have a carriageway width of 7.5 meters, with 1200 mm (1.2 meter) wide pedestrian walkways constructed on both sides. These will completely eliminate traffic issues in Faridkot and surrounding areas.
2. Boosting Agriculture: 21 Concrete Water Channels Constructed at a Cost of ₹11.90 Crore
Subsequently, the Cabinet Minister inaugurated 21 concrete water channels (*khalan*) extending from the canal outlet (RD No. 24007) in village Hasan Bhatti to various villages within the assembly constituency.
Total Length: Concrete channels spanning a total length of 34.50 kilometers have been constructed. Direct Benefit: This will provide direct irrigation benefits to 780 acres of land in the area.
Impact: Water wastage (tailing loss) will be curbed, and water will reach the tail-end of the fields rapidly.
1. Launch of ₹96.16 lakh Underground Pipeline (UGPL) project
Taking another step in the interest of farmers, the Water Resources Minister inaugurated an Underground Pipeline (UGPL) project worth ₹96.16 lakh, executed under the NABARD scheme.
Under this project, the irrigation system linked to outlet number 8000/L has been strengthened to ensure timely water supply to farmers, even at the tail-end.
Better facilities for farmers and the public: MLA Sekhon
Faridkot MLA S. Gurdit Singh Sekhon thanked the Cabinet Minister, noting that the Faridkot constituency has received projects worth over ₹50 crore today. The Mann government is ensuring adequate water supply to tail-end farmers by enhancing the capacity of canals, distributaries, and embankments. This momentum of development will continue unabated.
Dignitaries present on the occasion:
Several prominent political and administrative figures from the region attended the inauguration ceremony, including:
Shri Gurtej Singh Khosa (Chairman, Planning Board)
Shri Gagandeep Singh Dhaliwal (Chairman, Improvement Trust)
Shri Amandeep Singh Baba (Chairman, Market Committee)
Shri Puneet Sharma (SDM, Faridkot)
Shri Sandeep Goyal (Superintending Engineer/SE)
S. Ramanpreet Singh Mann and Shri Sandeep Kamboj (Former MLAs); along with officials from the Soil Conservation and Water Resources Departments, representatives of local panchayats, and a large number of farmers and local residents.
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