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Kataria announces Rs 90-crore flyover between PGI, Sarangpur

Says city to be developed as National Service Industry Centre
UT Administrator inspects the Independence Day Parade at Sector 17 on Friday. Pardeep Tewari

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On the occasion of Independence Day celebrations, Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria announced major development works for the city.

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After unfurling the Tricolour, Kataria announced that a four-lane flyover from the PGIMER to Sarangpur would be constructed at a cost of nearly Rs 90 crore. He also outlined a plan to develop Chandigarh as a National Service Industry Centre on the lines of GIFT City of Gujarat.

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The construction of the 1.3-km-long flyover between the PGIMER and Sarangpur will ease traffic on the stretch, which witnesses frequent jams. He said the construction of the proposed flyover, rotaries and underpasses at the Tribune Chowk would start soon.

The Administrator said an ambitious plan was being prepared to develop Chandigarh as a National Service Industry Centre on the lines of GIFT City of Gujarat, which will make this city a great example of good economic rules, right order and modern development.

Referring to the recent action against illegal colonies and markets, he said the UT Estate Office had reclaimed nearly 55 acres of government land worth Rs 2,500 crore from encroachers. It will be used to create facilities with focus on public welfare. A major regional medical hub would be set up in Sector 53. This centre will have 400 beds with modern facilities for mother and child care as well as emergencies. The hub, to be built in collaboration with AIIMS and NITI Aayog, will also serve as a centre for health research and rehabilitation.

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Earlier, the Administrator laid a wreath at the War Memorial, Bougainvillea Garden, in memory of all members of the armed forces who laid down their lives for the country.

The celebrations began at the Parade Ground after the Administrator unfurled the national flag and inspected the Guard of Honour. This was followed by a march past by various contingents of the police and NCC.

Kataria extended greetings to all Indians, especially residents of Chandigarh and Punjab, and paid homage to the sacrifices of countless freedom fighters, highlighting the vital role of Punjab in the freedom struggle.

Addressing the gathering, he emphasised India’s unwavering stance against terrorism and lauded the swift and decisive military responses, including Operation Sindoor and Operation Mahadev, in retaliation to the Pahalgam attack.

The Governor praised Chandigarh’s environmental efforts, including rooftop solar expansion and a floating solar plant at Sector 39, while also noting progress in e-governance, public safety, sanitation and digital services.

A special highlight of the celebrations was the meaningful inclusion of 50 hearing and speech impaired persons, who witnessed the parade with arrangements for real-time interpretation in sign language, ensuring their complete understanding and participation in the event.

Kararia awarded commendation certificates to 34 employees of the Administration and general public for rendering outstanding services in the field of public services, art and culture, social services and sports. He also conferred Administrator’s Police Medal for Distinguished/Meritorious Services to 24 Chandigarh Police personnel. Three employees from Chandigarh Police were awarded with the President’s Police Medal.

The Chandigarh Police (District 1, male) received the overall best award in the parade.

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