Punjab Industries Minister hoists Tricolour in Hoshiarpur
The minister also announced several significant development projects for Hoshiarpur during a district- level event organised at the Police Lines to mark the 75th Independence DayRecalling the role of Punjabis in the freedom struggle Arora said Punjabis had always remained at forefront against the oppression and injustice unleashed by the BritishersAnnouncing development projects for Hoshiarpur Arora said a hostel with requisite facilities was being constructed at a cost of Rs 419The minister said a state-of-the-art food street would also come up at a cost of Rs 1 croreThe minister asserted that under the leadership of Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh the state witnessed record development in the last four years and the pace of these works would be expedited in time to come
Our CorrespondentHoshiarpur August 16Industries and Commerce Minister Sunder Sham Arora after paying homage to martyrs who sacrificed their lives for unity and integrity of the country hoisted the Tricolour and asserted that citizens were enjoying the warmth of freedom due to the supreme sacrifice of freedom fightersThe minister also announced several significant development projects for Hoshiarpur during a district- level event organised at the Police Lines to mark the 75th Independence DayRecalling the role of Punjabis in the freedom struggle Arora said Punjabis had always remained at forefront against the oppression and injustice unleashed by the BritishersWith cooperation and awareness Punjab has successfully tackled the first and second wave of Covid-19 and will also curb the anticipated third wave with expertise of health experts he saidAnnouncing development projects for Hoshiarpur Arora said a hostel with requisite facilities was being constructed at a cost of Rs 419He said construction of Sardar Bahadur Amin Chand Soni Armed Forces Preparatory Institute Rs 27 crore was being done on a war-footing to facilitate youngsters aspiring to join the Armed ForcesThe minister said a state-of-the-art food street would also come up at a cost of Rs 1 croreThe upcoming lake and park project would provide a healthy environment to residents said Arora and added that the project would be completed at a cost of Rs 5 crore The project would be spread on five acres and feature musical fountain water body and open air theatre besides a sports park would also be developed on three acresAnnouncing the entry gates on all four sides of the city Arora said these gates would showcase various cultural and heritage of Hoshiarpur including timber trade religious significance dams and forestsThe minister asserted that under the leadership of Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh the state witnessed record development in the last four years and the pace of these works would be expedited in time to comeHe said the state government had taken historic decisions by increasing the social security pension from Rs 750 to Rs 1500 and financial assistance under Ashirwad scheme from Rs 21000 to Rs 51000Jalandhar Range IGP Kaustubh Sharma Deputy Commissioner Apneet Riyait SSP Navjot Singh Mahal ADC G Vishesh Sarangal ADC Urban Development Aashika Jain ADC D Darbara Singh CJM Aprajita Joshi and district Congress chief Dr Kuldeep Nanda were present on the occasion99 Personalities honoured for remarkable services in different fieldsIndustries and Commerce Minister Sunder Sham Arora honoured 99 personalities from different fields for their immense contribution in social works and administrative functioning especially during the pandemicThe minister gave a memento and certificate of appreciation to the parade commander DSP Satvir Singh and other contingents besides students of Government Girls Senior Secondary School Railway Mandi road who sung the national anthem
