Saini inaugurates 360-m bridge on Ghaggar, will cut commute by 7-km

Speaking about the bridge, Saini said, “This is the third bridge in Panchkula connecting sectors across the Ghaggar river. In addition to benefiting residents of Sectors 25, 26, 27, 28 and 31, the bridge will also provide improved access for people travelling from Barwala and Ramgarh to Panchkula and vice versa. With direct connectivity to national highways 5, 7 and 152, the bridge is poised to become a significant milestone in Panchkula’s development and adjoining regions of Punjab.”

The Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) constructed the bridge, which will shorten the distance for commuters travelling from Panchkula’s southern sectors to Zirakpur.

“It is part of the PR-7 Ring Road Project that aims to enhance connectivity between Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh. Once fully developed, the ring road will help decongest not just Panchkula but also Chandigarh,” a government spokesperson said.

Saini also laid the foundation stones of other multi-crore projects for Panchkula, including two dispensary buildings in Sectors 28 and 31 and a Gram Sachivalaya in Kanauli village, Barwala. He also announced Rs 5 crore for development work in various villages under the Panchkula Assembly constituency.

Speaking about the transformation of Panchkula in the last one decade, Saini said, “Several key projects have come up. These include the establishment of National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Sector 23 at a cost of Rs 23.13 crore; a state-level museum is being developed in Sector 5 at an estimated cost of Rs 8 crore; and the construction of a world-class shooting range in Sector 32 at a cost of Rs 125 crore is underway.”

“The District Civil Hospital has been upgraded to a 300-bed facility, enhancing medical services in the region. Additionally, Dr Mangal Sen Government Medical College and Hospital is being constructed in Sector 32 at a cost of Rs 1,200 crore. A National Institute of Ayurveda is also coming up on the Shri Mata Mansa Devi campus at a cost of Rs 279 crore. Similarly, an Ayush Yoga Conference and Training Hall has been built in Sector 3 at a cost of Rs 51 crore. Moreover, a Senior Citizen Home in the Shri Mata Mansa Devi premises and a Community Centre in Sector 6 (Mata Mansa Devi Complex) have been developed at a cost of Rs 19.70 crore,” Saini elaborated on the upcoming projects in Panchkula.

Panchkula to be developed into smart city: CM

Asserting a developed Haryana holds a vital place in realisation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dream of a developed India, Saini said that Panchkula will be developed into a smart city equipped with all essential amenities for its citizens.

“If Haryana is to progress, the development of Panchkula is essential,” he said addressing a gathering here.

Saini said Haryana will play a crucial role in achieving Prime Minister Modi’s vision of making India a fully developed nation by 2047.

The development initiatives launched here have given a fresh momentum and new direction to Panchkula’s growth, he added.

He said the Congress has consistently “misled public with false claims”.

In contrast, Saini said the present Haryana government is creating a new chapter in the state’s development journey, guided by the core principles of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas’.

Saini said since the formation of the present government, Panchkula has been witnessing a new era of development, with several transformative projects setting new benchmarks for progress in the region.

The chief minister said that since 2014, when the Haryana government undertook the responsibility of public service, both direction and development trajectory of Panchkula and the entire state have seen a remarkable transformation.

The chief minister said that significant strides have been made in strengthening the healthcare infrastructure in Panchkula.

(With PTI inputs)