DC Ludhiana asks rural development and local government departments to pull up socks for completing works under SVC and PUEIP within stipulated time period

Ludhiana: Deputy Commissioner Varinder Kumar Sharma on Tuesday reviewed the implementation of ongoing projects under Punjab Urban Environment Improvement Program (PUEIP) and Smart Village Campaign (SVC) scheme.  

Chairing a meeting to discuss progress of the Punjab Urban Environment Improvement Program (PUEIP) and Smart Village Campaign in Bachat Bhawan, the Deputy Commissioner asked the Sub Divisional Magistrates (SDMs) and officials of Rural Development and Panchayat Department to ensure that the works were started and completed within the stipulated timeframe for the well being of the people. 

He said that it was the need of hour for giving fillip to the overall development of the Ludhiana. He directed the officers to adhere to the timelines for the completion of ongoing projects under the scheme. 

He told that there should be not be further delay in submission of utilization certificates so that further funding can be sought. 

He said that the funds would give a major impetus to the overall development of the urban and rural areas of the district.

Sharma told that there was a need to have an elaborate mechanism for the efficient execution and timely completion of the development projects under these schemes for the wellbeing of the people.

He said that execution of the works is being monitored constantly by him and reports are being sent to high-ups accordingly.

Deputy Commissioner said that the main motive of the schemes was to ensure comprehensive development of the urban and rural areas of the district. 

On the occasion, Additional Deputy Commissioner Sandeep Kumar and others were present.