Overview
- At a Sarpanch Milni on Tuesday, Bhagwant Mann met sarpanches and panchs from Rampura Phul and Talwandi Sabo and called on them to lead a new phase of village development.
- Mann said rural works will not face a shortage of funds and accused previous governments of interfering in grant distribution while urging honest, efficient use of grants.
- He told panchayats to prioritise education by building libraries and schools and to install solar-powered public facilities as well as to address irrigation and canal water supply.
- The chief minister urged elected village leaders to rise above political groupism, work impartially for all residents and expand the role of women sarpanches in decision-making.
- Officials say funds are being routed to villages without obstacles and if panchayats enforce transparent spending and active monitoring, communities could see quicker upgrades in services and infrastructure.