Jalandhar, November 12 (NEWS HUNT)- With the state government approved Punjab State Sand & Gravel Mining Policy, 2021 to provide sand at Rs. 5.50/ cubic feet by, Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam Thori today directed officials of the mining department to immediately implement these new rates at all mining sites in the district. He said that after the notification by the state government, the administration has quickly implemented these new rates to facilitate people of Jalandhar with cheaper rates of sand.

The DC further mentioned that the state government led by Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi has taken a historic decision by bringing in the new mining policy to ensure that people get these items at nominal prices adding that the directions have been passed to concerned authorities to ensure effective implementation of these new rates.

He unequivocally stated that any kind of laxity in this task would be highly unwarranted as strict action would be taken on the complaints of overcharging, received if any. He also added that an elaborate mechanism was being put up in place to ensure availability of sand at approved rates besides keeping an eye over the fleecing and overcharging by contractors, if any.

Disclosing more, Executive Engineer Mining Department Gurtej Singh Garcha said that as per new policy the sand would be provided to the public at Rs. 5.5/cft at mining sites including loading charges. He further added that all the directions issued by the state government would be implemented in letter and spirit and no stone would be left unturned to facilitate people through the new policy.

The deputy commissioner further asked SDMs and DSPs to conduct regular inspections at the mining sites falling under their respective jurisdiction so that proper implementation of new mining policy could be checked. He urged people to inform the administration about overcharging through Whats App at mobile number 9501799068 for swift action against such instances, reported if any.

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ਇਸ ਮੌਕੇ ਜ਼ਿਲਾ ਸਹਾਇਕ ਸਵੀਪ ਨੋਡਲ ਅਫ਼ਸਰ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਸੁਰਜੀਤ ਲਾਲ, ਜ਼ਿਲਾ ਸਮਾਜਿਕ ਸੁਰੱਖਿਆ ਅਫ਼ਸਰ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਵਰਿੰਦਰ ਕੁਮਾਰ , ਜ਼ਿਲਾ ਸਵੀਪ ਆਈਕਨ (ਪੀਡਬਲਿਓਡੀ) ਸ੍ਰੀ ਵਿਵੇਕ ਜੋਸ਼ੀ, ਸਟੇਟ ਕੋਆਰਡੀਨੇਟਰ (ਪੀਡਬਲਿਓਡੀ) ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਮਰਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਆਨੰਦ, ਜ਼ਿਲਾ ਕੋਆਰਡੀਨੇਟਰ (ਪੀਡਬਲਿਓਡੀ) ਸ੍ਰੀ ਮਨੀਸ਼ ਅਗਰਵਾਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ਿਲਾ ਸਪੈਸ਼ਲ ਐਜੂਕੇਸ਼ਨ ਟ੍ਰੇਨਰ ਸ੍ਰੀਮਤੀ ਨੀਲਮ ਤੋਂ ਇਲਾਵਾ ਚੋਣ ਕਾਨੂੰਗੋ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਰਾਕੇਸ਼ ਕੁਮਾਰ, ਰਮਨਦੀਪ ਕੌਰ, ਪਰਕੀਰਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਵੀ ਮੌਜੂਦ ਸਨ।

Jalandhar, November 12 (NEWS HUNT)- Continuing his drive to distribute funds to Panchayats for development work, Cabinet Minister Pargat Singh today handed over the cheques worth Rs. 1.07 crore to 13 Panchayats of his constituency for various projects. These villages included Kot Khurd (9 lakh), Alipur (10), kukkar Pind (10), Bambiawal (10), Kheda (9), Kasimpur (8), Sabhrai (9), Channanpur (10), Jamsher (12), Jagral (11), and Nanak Pindi (9 lakh).

Speaking on the occasion, Sports and Education Minister Pargat Singh said that this grant would further ensure the holistic development of the rural areas at par with the cities, adding that the gram panchayats must utilize all these funds within stipulated time-frame. Mr. Pargat Singh said that the state government was committed towards the all-round development of the villages for which a slew of initiatives were already launched by the state government.

He also said that the state government has emphasized the improvement of the rural road network, availability of clean drinking water, strengthening of infrastructure in schools, healthcare facilities in villages, and construction of model playgrounds for the rural folk.

Mr. Pargat Singh said that the Sarpanches of these villages were asked to immediately initiate the development works in their respective villages as there was no paucity of funds for the rural development. The amount would be spent to develop drainage systems, roads, parks, and other infrastructure in the villages, he added.

Meanwhile, the minister had interaction with the people of villages where he listened to their problems and issued on spot directions to authorities concerned to resolve their issues immediately.

Phagwara, November 12 (NEWS HUNT)- Sports and Education Minister Pargat Singh today called upon youngsters to always be optimistic to achieve success in their lives while assuring best possible help from the state government to bring about the best career and education opportunity for them.

The Minister was speaking at the GNA University on the occasion of launching their community radio station – GNA Radio 90.0 where he revealed that the state government was working hard to transform the education system into a skill oriented affair so that a large number of youths get better employment opportunities in the state. He also stressed that it was the need of the hour to transform education and sports sectors by triggering major reforms which would ultimately transform the destiny of our youths.

Pointing out further, Mr. Pargat Singh said that the government is working on a knowledge sharing pattern by bringing all experts including government and private educational institutions on a single platform with a common motto to make education fine-tune with contemporary times. He also added that special expert committees were being formed at both the education and sports departments with top educationist, industrialists on its panel to make the education system an instrument in shaping the future of youngsters.

Sharing his personal story of struggle and hardworking as a sportsman, the Minister also exhorted students to follow the path of struggle over an easy one as it would make them strong and confident in their lives. He said that the educational institutions bear a major responsibility of character building of children which finally translates into nation building.

Meanwhile, the Minister launched the FM Radio of GNA University namely GNA Community Radio- GNA Radio 90.0 ‘Duniya Badal Denge’ besides expressing hopes this community radio would go a long way in educating people with its unique and innovative ideas. He also recorded a live inaugural speech at the studio of the radio station situated at university campus.

Throwing a light on the project, Pro-Chancellor Gurdeep Singh Sihra said that GNA Radio 90.0 will be a non-commercial radio setup aimed at benefiting the local residents within a 20 km radius. The people living in the vicinity can listen to the GNA Radio 90.0 ‘Duniya Badal Denge’ at a frequency of 90.0 fm on the University webpage adding that he said that the objective behind the GNA Community Radio is to impart the necessary life skills, the apt education & hands on training making the targeted udience self-reliant & self- sufficient. The Community Radio will focus on Naturopathy, Ayurveda, career counselling sessions for grade 12 th pass outs, personality development sessions, ample of motivational lectures, unleashing of hobbies, thus making these all the attached self-sufficient for a happier life ahead.

Vice-Chancellor Dr. VK Rattan, Faculty dean Dr. Disha Khanna, Dr. Monika Hanspal and other dignitaries welcomed the guest and presented him a souvenir of the university as a token of love.