Patiala MC finance panel okays Rs 20 crore for road repairs
The Finance and Contract Committee (F&CC) of the Patiala Municipal Corporation, led by Mayor Kundan Gogia, on Tuesday approved a budget of Rs 20 crore for restoring roads in 52 colonies impacted by the canal-based water supply project.
The meeting, attended by Commissioner Paramvir Singh, Senior Deputy Mayor Harinder Kohli and Deputy Mayor Jagdeep Jagga, also approve funding for 46 other development projects.
A sum of Rs 15 lakh was sanctioned for cleaning a major water body. Besides, Rs 9.74 lakh were allocated for constructing roads and alleys in 60 wards. Further, a budget of Rs 7.59 lakh was sanctioned for interlocking tiles and drainage pipes.
“The budget reflects our commitment to comprehensive development,” said Gogia.
Other agenda items given green light
* Creation of 15 recharge wells in rural wards.
* Widening of Focal Point Chowk and installation of interlocking tiles in targeted areas.
* Rs 34.23 lakh approved for the renovation of the Model Town municipal library.
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