Hoshiarpur, April 7: Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann declared on Tuesday that Hoshiarpur is set to become a focal point for medical education and regional transit following the launch of development works worth ₹516 crore. During his visit to the Sham Chaurasi assembly segment, the Chief Minister laid foundation stones for several key projects, including a new state-of-the-art medical institute and a major 105-km road link.
The proposed Shaheed Udham Singh State Institute of Medical Sciences will feature an eight-operation theatre complex and a 500-seat auditorium. CM Mann affirmed that the facility would address the long-standing need for specialized medical services in the region. He also announced the development of seven additional Health and Wellness Centres to ensure that grassroots healthcare reaches the last mile. “The AAP government has fulfilled all the promises made to the people in such a short span,” the Chief Minister maintained.
Connectivity across the Doaba region is also set for a boost with the ₹99 crore Balachaur-Dasuya road project. CM Mann stated that this corridor would act as a vital link for commuters heading toward Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. He declared that these infrastructure improvements are funded by “judiciously utilizing every single penny of the state exchequer” for public welfare.
Reflecting on his administration’s governance model, the Chief Minister asserted that education and health remain the primary keys to eliminating poverty. He noted that recent welfare schemes, such as providing 300 units of free electricity and creating over 65,000 corruption-free jobs, have put Punjab on the path to becoming “Rangla Punjab.” The Chief Minister affirmed that despite opposition criticism, the government remains focused on its mission to return “people’s money back to the people” through improved public services.
