Dr. Niger released the newsletter of the local government department

Chandigarh:
Punjab Local Government Minister Dr Inderbir Singh Nijjar released the first issue of his department’s quarterly newsletter on Thursday. He said that this initiative will serve as the report card of the local government department.
Releasing the newsletter at the Municipal Bhavan here today, Dr. Nijjar said that under the visionary and dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Punjab government is striving for comprehensive development of the municipal towns of the state and to report its initiatives to the general public in a transparent manner. is committed “The purpose of this newsletter is to reach out to all relevant stakeholders and inform them about the work being done. In addition, it will help the residents to be aware of various important projects”, said Dr. Nijjar in this newsletter of the government through initiatives taken by the state as well as ULBs to ensure transparent and accountable administration. Shows seriousness. .
Giving more information, Dr. Nijjar said that in the quarterly newsletter (March-2023) released today, Smart City Mission, Amrut, Swachh Bharat Mission, MS Sewa (e-Governance), Punjab Municipal Services Improvement Projects (PMSI) Progress has been reported under major projects like .P. . “Furthermore, the World Bank/Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, GIS-enabled geospatial planning, urban transport (Bus Rapid Transit System – BRTS), housing for the urban poor, affordable housing projects, credit link subsidy scheme, urban livelihood missions Information on business process re-engineering and municipal fire services are also covered in this newsletter”, he added.
The Cabinet Minister said the issue also highlighted the financial assistance provided to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) under Amrut and Swachh Bharat Mission and new initiatives in the field of e-governance such as non-hazardous trades. It also mentioned the prompt issuance of business licenses, public works integrated management system and integrated financial management system.
On this occasion, Mr. Vivek Pratap Singh, IAS, Principal Secretary Local Government, Mrs. Esha Kalia, IAS, Chief Executive Officer-PMIDC, Mr. Uma Shankar Gupta, I.S. AS, Director Local Government and other departmental officials were present.