Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, September 25-
The Punjab Govt under the leadership of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann is continuously striving to raise the standard of living of the people of Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes and other poor sections. As part of this effort, Rs. 2 crore has been allocated for the year 2024-25 for the repair and maintenance of Ambedkar Bhawans established in six districts of the state.
Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur provided this information, stating that under the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Bhawan Construction Scheme, approval has been given to release funds. Specifically, Rs 30 lakh for Amritsar, Rs 30.85 lakh for Ferozepur, Rs 50 lakh for Patiala, Rs 20.50 lakh for Sangrur, Rs 23.47 lakh for Faridkot and Rs 45.18 lakh for Roopnagar have been allocated for the Ambedkar Bhawans in these districts.
The Cabinet Minister noted that the Govt has decided to establish Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Bhawans in every district to provide services for SC, BC and other poor sections can be provided under one roof with a single-windows. Remaining six districts, SAS Nagar, Barnala and Malerkotla Efforts are being made to arrange the land for setting up Dr.B.R. Ambedkar Bhawans, while the land has been arranged in district Pathankot, Tarn Taran and Fazilka.