Punjab Government Allocates ₹57.80 Crore for Road Improvements in Attari
Punjab CM announces ₹57cr for road overhaul in Attari
Hindustan Times
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced a budget of ₹57.80 crore for the renovation of 121 roads over 137 km in Attari, Amritsar. The initiative aims to enhance connectivity and economic activity in border areas while providing relief to farmers affected by fencing restrictions near the Pakistan border.
- 01The Punjab government allocated ₹57.80 crore for road improvements in Attari.
- 02A total of 121 roads covering 137 km will be renovated.
- 03Farmers will benefit from the shifting of fencing to within 300 meters of the border.
- 04The initiative aims to boost connectivity and economic activity in neglected border regions.
- 05The AAP government is also focusing on eliminating the drug trade in Punjab.
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced a budget of ₹57.80 crore for the renovation of 121 roads spanning 137 km in Attari, a constituency in Amritsar district, Punjab, India. This initiative aims to improve connectivity and stimulate economic activity in areas long neglected due to their proximity to the Pakistan border. Mann emphasized that the government is committed to investing in these strategic locations to enhance infrastructure and support local farmers. He noted that the Government of India has agreed to shift the fencing along the border to within 300 meters, allowing farmers to cultivate on previously restricted lands, benefiting those in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Fazilka, and Ferozepur. Furthermore, Mann criticized previous administrations for their failure to address the drug trade, asserting that the current Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government is focused on reform and development. During the announcement, a group of farmers protested against wheat procurement delays, leading to a brief clash with police.
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The road improvements and fencing shift will enhance agricultural productivity for farmers and improve access to markets, potentially increasing their income.
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