Chandigarh: Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla announces Rs 50 Lakh development funds for each of 22 villages

Chandigarh : In a major push towards rural infrastructure enhancement, the Mayor of Chandigarh Smt. Harpreet Kaur Babla has announced the release of ₹50 lakh for each of the 22 villages transferred to the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh, under the dedicated Village Development Fund.

Calling the councilors of the respective wards having these 22 villages, the Mayor urged them to raise and prioritize the development demands specific to their villages.

“The dedicated funds are available with the MCC, and we are committed to ensuring visible and meaningful improvements in civic infrastructure,” she said.

The Mayor emphasized that the focus areas for development include the upgradation of roads, installation of street lights, improvement of sewerage and storm water drainage systems, enhancement of water supply, landscaping and beautification improvements, and better sanitation facilities. These interventions aim to bring these villages at par with urban standards.

She further added that necessary directions have already been issued to the concerned engineering departments to start preparing detailed budget estimates for this dedicated fund. This will follow the submission of priority development demands by the councilors.

"The villages need an immediate boost in civic amenities, and with the funds now at our disposal, the Municipal Corporation is ready to begin the process without delay,” the Mayor noted.

This initiative marks a significant step in bridging the rural-urban divide and integrating the development of transferred villages into the city’s broader infrastructure roadmap.

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