Amritsar, August 15: Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Monday announced several development projects worth Rs 556.9 crore for the holy city. These included construction of roads, ROBs, railway under-bridges and a flyover.
The Chief Minister also finalised Rs 3,000-crore World Bank-aided project to fulfil the rising demand for potable water in the city. The surface water scheme will replace the existing groundwater-based supply scheme. The project will address a serious concern of the region, which is facing severe depletion of the groundwater. Besides, the region is witnessing a surge in vector-borne diseases.
The establishment of a Directorate of Fire Services at the state level in Amritsar, with 50 per cent reservation for women, is also the cards.
Addressing a press conference here, the CM said the homeless would soon be given houses in both rural and urban areas. He said shamlat land in villages would be used for raising dwellings and pockets of lands in urban areas were being identified.
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