State announced Rs 363.42 Crore to Jalandhar

JALANDHAR: Fulfilling promises made to people in the Congress manifesto, the ruling party in Punjab has announced a grant of Rs 363.43 Crore for the development of Jalandhar city. Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, during his first visit to the city, said a project worth Rs 1000 Crore supported by Asian Development Bank for “canal water” for drinking purpose will begin soon. Singh said he had sanctioned Rs 50 Crore for expediting the smart city project, along with new development works and Rs 42.43 Crore for installation of street lights. The government also plans to create special economic zones to bring the city's sports and leather industry on track. Punjab Local Bodies Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu said online transcripts of layout plans of residential properties will also be made available on the internet.