Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh/Malerkotla, November 19-
Punjab cabinet Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal, on Tuesday, urged newly-elected Panches to develop village plans beyond factionalism, consulting common people's needs transparently and impartially. He stressed prioritizing development works, eliminating factionalism to strengthen the communal bonds.
Goyal suggested holding Gram Sabhas meetings as advised by former Delhi Chief Minister Sh. Arvind Kejriwal to ensure transparency in development works in the villages.
The Cabinet Minister stressed, Gram Sabhas are morally responsible for preventing the misuse of public funds and promoting judicious use of funds for overall village development, inviting village representatives to collaborate with the Punjab government for comprehensive village development and maintaining communal harmony.
Goyal said that the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab government is committed for the progress of the state and welfare of the people and no shortage of funds will be allowed for the holistic development of the villages.