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Haryana govt releases Rs 5 cr for development works in Ambala Cantonment wards

Ambala, Oct 28 (UNI) The Haryana government has released Rs 5 crore for carrying out development works in several wards of Ambala Cantonment under the Mukhyamantri Shahri Samriddhi Vikas Yojana, Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Anil Vij said on Wednesday.
Vij said the funds would be utilised for improving civic infrastructure and public amenities across the area. The proposed works include construction of lanes and roads, drainage systems, stormwater pipelines, boundary walls around public toilets and open gyms, along with other public-welfare projects.
Directing Municipal Council officials to expedite the approved projects, the minister stressed that all works must be completed in a timely manner while maintaining proper quality standards. He also urged municipal councillors to monitor the progress of the projects to ensure that residents benefit from the facilities without unnecessary delay.
The minister said the funds had been released under the state government's Mukhyamantri Shahri Samriddhi Vikas Yojana to strengthen urban infrastructure and improve basic amenities in Ambala Cantonment.
He further stated that, earlier, development works worth Rs1 crore had also been approved for each ward of the Ambala Cantonment Municipal Council through his efforts.UNI KK AAB
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