Tourism can boost Amritsar’s economy in big way, says Taranjit Sandhu

Former Indian ambassador to the US and BJP leader Taranjit Sandhu has said that he is ready to work with any religious or social organisation or political party and its leaders to bring about all-round development in the city and ensure the welfare of its people.

Addressing a press conference at his residence here on Tuesday, Sandhu who had contested the previous Lok Sabha elections from here said that everyone needs to focus and give time to the development of the city, especially those who have won the election and therefore have huge responsibility on their shoulders.

He said that he understands his responsibility well and the results of the work he is silently and honestly doing for the welfare of the city would soon be visible.

Sandhu said that there is a need to turn the 1.5 lakh daily inflow of visitors to the city into tourists by creating and developing sufficient places and infrastructure to prolong their stay here. He said that tourism could boost the city’s economy in a big way.

The former Indian ambassador to the US added that people at the grassroots level are unable to benefit from many schemes sponsored by the Centre, and there is need to ensure that everyone gets the advantage of these schemes. Cleanliness, drug addiction and law and order are big problems in the city, he added.

When asked about the diplomatic relations between India and Canada, the former envoy said that necessary steps are being taken in this matter by the Ministry of External Affairs.

He said that India-US relations have now turned into a partnership and both countries are moving forward together in bilateral trade and science and technology. He said that Indians hold top positions in big American companies, which can benefit the country and its people.

He advised the youth not to go abroad illegally. He said that the education which is being given in foreign countries should be available in our country too. If there are opportunities here, why our children should go elsewhere, he asked.