Minister inaugurates new STP at Sultanpur Lodhi
In a big push towards smart city, the Local Bodies Minister of Punjab, Dr Ravjot Singh, today inaugurated a STP having 4 MLD capacity worth Rs 8.5 crore at Sultanpur Lodhi.
The Cabinet Minister, who has made his maiden inauguration of any development project after assuming the office, termed it a big day as he got an opportunity to dedicate the project to people in holy city.
The STP would treat the water residue produced by more than 25,000 people in the city and treat the water to be used for irrigation on 55 acres of land.
The Cabinet Minister also said the state government under CM Bhagwant Mann would ensure the holistic development of the holy city, as it has the potential to be developed as a ‘religious tourism destination’ on the international tourism circuit.
Dr Ravjot also reviewed the progress of smart city projects with Rajya Sabha MP Sant Baba Balbir Singh Seechewal, AAP Leader Sajjan Singh Cheema, additional chief secretary Tejvir Singh, CEO PMIDC Deepti Uppal, Deputy Commissioner Amit Kumar Panchal and heads of various departments.
The Cabinet Minister has asked officials to ensure the timely completion of smart city projects such as ICCC, 3 smart schools and increasing lanes on roads leading to Sultanpur Lodhi from Dadwindi and Mundi Morh, comprising a nearly 25 km stretch.
The minister also asked the officials to ensure the construction of roads was completed by November 5.
The Cabinet Minister paid obeisance at Gurudwara Ber Sahib and Nirmal Kutia.
