Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, October 15-
In a major move aimed at facilitating people, the Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday directed the officers to construct 13400 kilometres of link roads at a cost of Rs 2436.49 crore.
Chairing a meeting here today, the Chief Minister said that these Link Roads act as a catalyst in commuting of besides smooth transportation of the goods and services to people. He said that these link roads give impetus to the economic growth of the state and facilitate the people residing in rural areas. Bhagwant Singh Mann underlined the need for construction of these roads as majority of them have remained unattended even after passing their life of six years.
The Chief Minister said that these roads must be constructed by categorising them as top priority, priority and needy roads so that people can be benefitted from it. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that an on ground survey for the need based and priority wise construction of these roads must be ensured. He asked the PWD and Mandi Board authorities to ensure that every single penny is spent judiciously on the construction of these roads.