Punjab To Be Develop 200 Smart Villages

Chandigarh, May 1, 2016: Punjab Government is committed to provide amenities in villages at par with urban areas.
Disclosing this an official spokesperson of the Punjab Government said that the government has proposed to develop 200 smart villages during the current financial year 2016-17 which will be provided with utra modern facilities like 4G connectivity, solar street lights, sewa kendras, sewerage and drainage facilities, bank branch and model school etc.
The spokesperson further said that government has also started Rural Mission to improve rural infrastructure for socio-economic development of rural population. A sum of Rs.2, 000 crore is being provided for this purpose. He said that rural Mission has aimed to fill the gaps in physical infrastructure in rural areas by constructing school buildings, health dispensaries, Dharmshalas and by providing clean drinking water, sports facilities etc. and creating pollution-free environment in rural areas. The spokesperson further said that Panchayats and the rural people at large should come forward to responsible support and help the government in the development mission by maintaining and keeping the environment clean and pollution free.