Chandigarh/Gurdaspur, March 29, 2025 (Yes Punjab News)
Punjab Water Resources Minister Mr. Barinder Kumar Goyal, on Saturday, while giving the gift to the folks of the Gurdaspur, laid the foundation stone of Rs.7.18 crore lining project of the Nabipur Drain that passes through Gurdaspur city.
The Cabinet Minister was accompanied by Punjab Health Systems Corporation Chairman Mr. Raman Behl, Aam Aadmi Party State Working President and Batala MLA Mr. Amansher Singh Sherry Kalsi, Dera Baba Nanak MLA S. Gurdeep Singh Randhawa and AAP District Urban President Mr. Shamsher Singh Dinanagar.
Speaking to reporters after laying the foundation stone, Mr. Barinder Kumar Goyal informed that the 3.50 kilometer section of this drain, which was constructed in 1960, falls within Gurdaspur city. Being an earthen drain, it has not only caused flooding for city residents during rainy seasons but has also contaminated the groundwater in surrounding areas.
He said, the Rs.7.18 crore would be incurred to lining the portion of the Nabipur Drain that runs through Gurdaspur city and this will include the construction of three-foot pathways on both sides, adding that crash barriers will be installed along the drain’s edges and beautification work will also be undertaken.
Once the work of lining completed, the drain will prevent overflow issues and stop contamination of groundwater. The project would be completed by April, he added.
Cabinet Minister announced that at the request of Chairman Raman Behl, the drain lining project would be extended by four kilometers up to village Khokhar. He also stated, the Water Resources Department will initiate a project to clean and reline the Kiran/Shakki drain, directing department officials to prepare a report regarding the relining project for the Shakki drain.
Later, addressing a massive rally in Gurdaspur, Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal said that Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led government is committed to the comprehensive development of the state.
Whether it’s free electricity, healthcare or education revolution, the Mann government has fulfilled its guarantees and the state government has made significant improvements to the canal system, bringing water to tail-end areas after decades. He added that the Mann government has allocated special funds in this budget for cleaning village ponds.
The Mann government is fully meeting the expectations of the people and state residents are satisfied with the government’s performance, he added.
Punjab Health Systems Corporation Chairman Mr. Raman Behl, while expressing gratitude towards Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann and Cabinet Minister Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal, said that by lining the Nabipur Drain, the Mann government has fulfilled a decades-old demand of Gurdaspur residents.
Due to the earthen condition of the drain, residents of surrounding colonies were living in hellish conditions but have now received relief. He also thanked the Cabinet Minister for extending the Nabipur Drain lining project by an additional 4 kms.
Addressing the rally, Aam Aadmi Party State Working President and Batala MLA Mr. Amansher Singh Sherry Kalsi said that the Mann government has brought major changes to the state in the last three years.
Schools of Eminence have been established as part of major educational reforms and Aam Aadmi Clinics are providing quality healthcare services close to people’s homes.
He noted that with the 600-unit bi-monthly free electricity facility, more than 90 percent of households are receiving zero bills. He said the Mann government is taking strong action against drug traffickers through its war against drugs and state residents should actively contribute to this effort.
Dera Baba Nanak MLA S. Gurdeep Singh Randhawa and Aam Aadmi Party District Urban President Mr. Shamsher Singh also detailed the achievements of the Mann government. Various social service organizations of Gurdaspur honoured Cabinet Minister Mr. Barinder Kumar Goyal.
