Chandigarh, March 8: The Punjab government has announced that a fresh strategy is being developed to establish a solid waste processing plant near Samghouli to serve the Mohali region.
During a session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora responded to concerns regarding the long-delayed project, which was intended to process refuse from various surrounding municipalities.
Minister Arora declared that the vision of making Mohali an international city will soon be realized despite existing litigation over land.
He mentioned that the previous land issue has been postponed in the court, prompting the department to prepare a new roadmap.
The minister affirmed that the government is working to ensure the plant becomes operational to address the growing needs of the urban cluster.
In his address to the house, MLA Kulwant Singh noted that 50 acres of land were identified for this purpose as far back as 2016.
He stated that the lack of waste management infrastructure is a pressing issue for Mohali, especially since other smaller cities have already been allocated dumping spaces.
He asserted that the public deserves a clear timeline for when the facility will finally begin its functions.
The debate coincided with the presentation of a landmark budget of over Rs 2.50 lakh crore by Finance Minister Harpal Cheema.
Officials noted that the budget reflects the AAP government’s final major financial roadmap of its current term.
The Finance Minister affirmed that the state’s fiscal priorities remain centered on infrastructure and public welfare.
