From roads to irrigation, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann launches ₹87 crore development works in Patiala’s Sanaur
SANUAR (PATIALA): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday accelerated Punjab’s development push on the ground by launching a series of major infrastructure and irrigation projects in Patiala’s Sanaur constituency, announcing ₹87 crore worth of road renovation works alongside ₹27 crore canal lining projects that will bring irrigation water to 40,066 acres across 83 villages.
Driving home a decisive shift from past governance, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann asserted that while previous governments allowed roads to crumble within days due to corruption, the Punjab Government has enforced strict accountability with a mandatory five-year maintenance clause for contractors. At the same time, he underlined that the AAP government has not only expanded irrigation coverage significantly from 21,050 acres earlier but has also secured Punjab’s rightful 25 percent share of Bhakra canal water from Haryana through a legal battle, ensuring that farmers receive their due.
Addressing the gathering, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “Baffled by the unprecedented development of Punjab, the traditional parties have lost their mental balance. Today, the pace of Punjab’s development is back on track and gaining momentum with every passing day. The opposition parties are not able to digest it due to which they are issuing baseless and irrational statements daily. This reflects the frustration amongst the opposition parties who are envious of the development of the state and prosperity of its people.”
Highlighting infrastructure development in Sanaur constituency, the Chief Minister said, “Today in Sanaur constituency, several new link roads will be built, and some existing ones will get a new look at a cost of ₹49.60 crore. People will soon see changes in the roads leading to their villages, and the main Patiala-Pehowa road will be given a facelift and it will soon become a four-lane highway to ease Delhi-bound traffic.”
Emphasising accountability, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “These will not be substandard roads like before as the contractors have five year maintenance duty, and any damage means payment withheld, blacklisting, no future contracts and others.”
Underlining the scale of the road infrastructure push, he said, “It is a matter of immense pride and satisfaction that the Punjab Government has embarked on the biggest road construction work taken up in the history of the state, targeting to construct 44,920 km of roads with a total cost of ₹16,209 crore.”
He added, “These roads will all be with the five years maintenance clause ensuring highest quality standards along with the world class road safety features. This move is aimed to provide better mobility and boost rural infrastructure in the state thereby immensely benefitting the common people.”
On water conservation and irrigation, the Chief Minister said, “Those who claimed to be the protectors of water have never paid heed towards preserving the water whereas the Punjab Government is taking on account every single drop of water.”
He added, “As many as 6900 km long, 18349 water courses have been revived in the state to provide water at tail ends thereby immensely benefitting the farmers. Our Government has spent ₹6500 crore for rejuvenating the canal system to ensure water reaches at tail ends, and for the first time 1444 villages of the state have got canal water.”
Listing achievements in the education sector, he said, “Punjab secured the top position in the National Achievement Survey 2024, and it is a matter of immense pride and satisfaction for all Punjabis that the state surpassed even Kerala in this survey.”
He added, “In the last few years 740 students have cleared JEE and 1284 have cleared NEET, and 118 Schools of Eminence are being established, of which 60 have already been opened.”
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann further said, “These schools are helping talented students fulfill their dreams and the objective is to provide education based on students’ abilities and interests so they can achieve great success.” He added, “For the first time 24 lakh parents have participated in the mega PTMs.”
Expanding on education reforms, the Chief Minister said, “All the streams, including Medical and Non-Medical, are being offered to the students in the government schools.” He added, “Coaching for prestigious exams like Armed Forces Preparatory, NEET, JEE, and CLAT is also provided.”
