Chandigarh, February 14 Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced on Saturday a comprehensive flood protection plan worth Rs 52 crore for villages situated along the banks of the Sutlej and Swan rivers in the Sri Anandpur Sahib constituency.
He further stated that the state government has expedited permanent solutions for areas that have historically been affected during the monsoon season.
In a statement, Bains said that this plan will permanently secure several vulnerable villages that have historically faced the brunt of floods during the monsoon season.
"The Bhagwant Mann-led government has expedited major flood protection infrastructure projects in the region. Works worth Rs 52 crore have already been tendered and commenced, with physical construction set to gain momentum within a fortnight. Additionally, projects estimated at Rs 30 crore are in the pipeline," he said.
He further stated, "A 700-foot-long revetment will be constructed with Rs 7 crore at Burj village. Similarly, a 700-foot-long revetment with Rs 3.5 crore will be constructed at Ajauli village, while Lodhipur village will be protected with a 2,000-foot-long revetment worth Rs 9 crore."
"In addition to these major sites, flood protection works are also underway or approved for Bhalan, Triveni Mandir, Nangran and other villages," he said.
The projects involve the construction of revetments spanning over 11,000 feet. We have already completed significant groundwork and are committed to expanding this further based on local demands, he said.