Lok Sabha Question No. 337 (STARRED), answered on 2024-12-18
Subject: New Projects for Punjab
Ministry: PLANNING
Asked by: Shri Charanjit Singh Channi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PLANNING

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO. *337 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.12.2024

## NEW PROJECTS FOR PUNJAB

## *337.   SHRI CHARANJIT SINGH CHANNI:

Will the Minister of PLANNING be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has recently approved or initiated any new projects in Punjab, specifically in Jalandhar to enhance infrastructure, urban development and community services; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof, including the budget allocated, project timelines and anticipated benefits to the local population?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION; MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

(a) and (b) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) & (b) of LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *337 FOR 18.12.2024 REGARDING NEW PROJECTS FOR PUNJAB BY SHRI CHARANJIT SINGH CHANNI:

- (a) The Union Government regularly approves and initiates developmental schemes and programmes through various Central Sector Schemes and Centrally Sponsored Schemes which supplement the efforts of the States / UTs for development in different sectors. All such development schemes of the Union Government are to be used by States and UTs for development of all regions to enhance infrastructure,  urban  development  and  community  services  and  other  sectors,  specifically  for addressing need for rapid and effective transformation of most under-developed districts and blocks across the country.  The  Aspirational  Districts  Programme  (ADP)  and  Aspirational  Blocks Programme  (ABP)  are  two  major  development  programmes  of  Government  of  India.  These programmes  anchored  by  NITI  Aayog  aim  to  improve  the  social  outcomes  of  the  relatively underdeveloped districts and blocks of India.

Punjab has two Aspirational Districts of Ferozepur and Moga and ten Aspirational Blocks in which certain projects are undertaken under the respective Programmes. List of ADP and ABP districts and Blocks in Punjab and projects under ADP and ABP is placed as Annexure-I and Annexure-II respectively.

- (b)    The following benefits are anticipated for the local population under the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) and Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP) -
- i. Upgradation of Health Department Buildings & Purchase of Equipment: Enhanced access  to  quality  healthcare  services  with  modern  facilities  and  advanced  medical equipment.
- ii. Construction  of  New  PHC  with  Infrastructure  and  Medical  Equipment:  Better healthcare accessibility in underserved areas.
- iii. Improvement and Maintenance of Sewerage System: Better sanitation and reduced risks of waterborne diseases.
- iv. Installation  of  Sanitary  Napkin  Vending  Machines  in  Anganwadis:  Promotes menstrual hygiene management and health awareness among women and adolescent girls.
- v. Sustainable energy in schools through solar power systems.
- vi. Water conservation with rooftop rainwater harvesting structures.
- vii. Enhanced agricultural productivity through soil testing labs.
- viii. Reduced pollution with plastic recycling machines.
- ix. Inclusive community empowerment via Sampoornata Abhiyan initiatives.
- x. Improved childcare and learning with upgraded Anganwadi centers.
- xi. Access to quality early education through new Anganwadi buildings with materials.
- xii. Modernized learning experiences with smart classrooms in schools.
- xiii. Better education access with new school buildings in underserved areas.

Details of budget allocated and other details are also placed in Annexure-II.

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## ANNEXURE I

## ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY  TO  PART  (a)  OF  LOK  SABHA  STARRED QUESTION NO. *337 FOR 18.12.2024  REGARDING NEW PROJECTS FOR PUNJAB BY SHRI CHARANJIT SINGH CHANNI

## The districts from Punjab which are part of Aspirational District Programme are as below:

|   Sl No | District   |
|---------|------------|
|       1 | Moga       |
|       2 | Ferozepur  |

## The blocks from Punjab which are part of Aspirational Block Programme are as below:

|   Sl No | District   | Block            |
|---------|------------|------------------|
|       1 | Amritsar   | Ajnala           |
|       2 | Amritsar   | Harshe Chhina    |
|       3 | Ferozpur   | Makhu            |
|       4 | Gurdaspur  | Dera Baba Nanak  |
|       5 | Gurdaspur  | Kalanaur         |
|       6 | Jalandhar  | Shahkot          |
|       7 | Kapurthala | Dhilwan          |
|       8 | Kapurthala | Sultanpur Lodhi  |
|       9 | Moga       | Nihal Singh Wala |
|      10 | Sangrur    | Dhuri            |

## ANNEXURE II

## ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) & (b) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION  NO.  *337  FOR  18.12.2024  BY  SHRI  CHARANJIT  SINGH  CHANNI: REGARDING NEW PROJECTS FOR PUNJAB

## Details of the projects undertaken by Ferozepur under ADP

| Name of the Project Sanctioned                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | Amount Sanctioned (in INR)   | FY Sanction Year   |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|--------------------|
| Upgradation of Health Department Buildings &Purchase of new equipment                                                                                                                                                                                                          | 2,52,62,000                  | FY 20-21           |
| Upgradation of Anganwadi Centres                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               | 47,37,725                    | FY 20-21           |
| Installation of Solar Power System in 183 Government Schools                                                                                                                                                                                                                   | 2,74,50,000                  | FY 21-22           |
| Installation of Sanitary Napkin Vending Machine in 200 Anganwadis                                                                                                                                                                                                              | 1,36,17,000                  | FY 21-22           |
| Improvement and Maintenance of Sewerage System                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | 1,85,94,000                  | FY 21-22           |
| Construction of 34 incomplete Anganwadi Centre buildings with provision of educational and play materials                                                                                                                                                                      | 1,49,94,000                  | FY 21-22           |
| Construction of new School Building                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | 1,49,99,600                  | FY 21-22           |
| Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav (Capacity Building) - To commemorate the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav in the 112 Aspirational Districts through activities which help showcase and document lessons from the Aspirational Districts under the broader theme of 'Improving Local Governance' | 1,20,000                     | FY 21-22           |

| Smart Classroom Solution in 269 Schools                                                                  | 2,69,00,000   | FY 21-22   |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|------------|
| Construction of new PHC with Infrastructure and Medical Equipment                                        | 2,74,34,000   | FY 21-22   |
| Procurement of Equipment and Goods in District Hospital                                                  | 60,11,675     | FY 21-22   |
| Construction of 8 Anganwadi Centers with provision of proper infrastructure and educational materials    | 1,00,00,000   | FY 22-23   |
| Roof Top Rainwater Harvesting structures in government buildings for Groundwater Recharge                | 61,00,000     | FY 22-23   |
| Establishment of ICP (OES) Soil Testing Laboratory                                                       | 1,39,00,000   | FY 22-23   |
| Installation of Plastic Recycling Machines                                                               | 1,36,50,000   | FY 23-24   |
| Purchasing of equipments and renovation of poly clinic of Animal Husbandry department, Ferozepur, Punjab | 90,00,000     | FY 23-24   |
| Chilli Processing Centre                                                                                 | 58,77,020     | FY 23-24   |
| Sampoornata Abhiyan - Launch &IEC activities                                                             | 5,00,000      | FY 24-25   |

## Details of the projects undertaken by Moga under ADP

| Name of the Project Sanctioned     | Amount Sanctioned   | FY Sanction Year   |
|------------------------------------|---------------------|--------------------|
| Achieving Zero Paddy Straw Burning | 3,00,00,000         | FY 20-21           |

| Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav (Capacity Building) - To commemorate the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav in the 112 Aspirational Districts through activities which help showcase and document lessons from the Aspirational Districts under the broader theme of 'Improving Local Governance'   | 1,20,000                       | FY 21-22   |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------|------------|
| Provision of electricity through solar system in 31 Primary schools                                                                                                                                                                                                              | 75,73,752                      | FY 21-22   |
| Upgradation of infrastructure in 4 Urban Primary schools                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | 3,00,00,000                    | FY 21-22   |
| Purchase of A-Scan Slit Lamp Non- Contact Tanometer Motorized Table and Chair for Eye OT                                                                                                                                                                                         | 16,46,000                      | FY 21-22   |
| Strengthening of diagnostic testing facilities at point of care in the district                                                                                                                                                                                                  | 52,04,550                      | FY 21-22   |
| Purchase of fully automatic Dental Chair Unit for District Hospital                                                                                                                                                                                                              | 3,60,000                       | FY 21-22   |
| Purchase of Serum Analyzer of Veterinary Polyclinic Moga                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | 7,00,000                       | FY 21-22   |
| Establishment of Plant Clinic cum Soil Health Laboratory                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | 1,30,00,000                    | FY 21-22   |
| Requirement of a refrigerated van for the transportation of vaccines                                                                                                                                                                                                             | 15,00,000                      | FY 21-22   |
| Purchase of Digital X-Ray 500MA plant for 4 PHCs                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | Remarks - Replacement Proposal | FY 22-23   |
| Modernization of Government seed farm in Raunta village                                                                                                                                                                                                                          | Remarks - Replacement Proposal | FY 22-23   |
| Laying underground irrigation infrastructure for productive use of water stored in village ponds in 5 villages                                                                                                                                                                   | 1,20,70,000                    | FY 22-23   |

| Purchase of platelet Apheresis Machine for District Hospital Moga                                                                                                         | 44,00,000                      | FY 22-23   |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------|------------|
| Upgradation of 50 AWCs into Saksham AWCs                                                                                                                                  | 38,20,000                      | FY 22-23   |
| Purchase of machinery for women training in Govt ITI Moga                                                                                                                 | 30,46,000                      | FY 22-23   |
| Purchase of Machinery for upgrade the institution according to the industry relevant skills in Govt. ITI Moga                                                             | 66,57,000                      | FY 22-23   |
| Modernization of Govt seed farm in village Raunta (Project proposed from savings of previously approved project 'Purchase of Balers to achieve Zero Paddy Straw Burning') | Remarks - Replacement Proposal | FY 22-23   |
| Strengthening Community Libraries in Aspirational Districts                                                                                                               | 2,00,00,000                    | FY 22-23   |
| Purchase of Machinery for upgrad the institution according to the industry relevant skills in Govt. ITI Moga                                                              | Remarks - Replacement Proposal | FY 23-24   |
| Sampoornata Abhiyan - Launch & IEC activities                                                                                                                             | 5,00,000                       | FY 24-25   |

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