Governor visits border areas to meet people, learn about issues

Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria addressed a meeting of members of the village defence committees (VDCs) at DAV Senior Secondary School in Bhikhiwind today to know about the problems being faced by the people in border areas and said he would invite them to Raj Bhawan in Chandigarh to discuss their problems.

Stressing on quality education for girls, he said that girls play a key role in the progress of society. Talking about basic infrastructure in the border area, the Governor emphasised on providing better roads, transport, modern and quality education, employment, better drinking water and health services. The Governor said that the role of women was important in eradicating drug menace from society. Promoting sports is also a good way to wean the youth away from drugs, he said.

Kataria appreciated the services of the members of the village defence committees who were assisting the BSF and police in tackling drug traders by informing them about their activities.

The Governor also enjoyed a volleyball match at the BSF camp in Bhikhiwind. Additional Chief Secretary K Shiva Prasad, Principal Secretary VK Meena, Commissioner, Jalandhar Division, Pardeep Kumar Sabharwal, DIG Ranjit Singh Dhillon, Deputy Commissioner Rahul and SSP Abhimanyu Rana were among those present on the occasion.