Punjab Education, Information, and Public Relations Minister Harjot Singh Bains has stated that the Punjab government is taking concrete steps to improve the living standards of the people of Changar, a semi-hilly region along the Punjab-Himachal border.
Minister Bains stated that work on a lift irrigation scheme worth ₹80 crore is progressing rapidly. Additionally, a new water treatment and storage project is being developed at a cost of ₹8 crore, which will provide clean drinking water to Changar residents. In a social media message, Bains assured Changar residents that their trust will be fully upheld. He stated that an 11-kilometer-long and 18-foot-wide road is being constructed from Tarapur to Samlah, which will provide easy access to many historical and religious sites in the area.
Harjot Bains explained that farmers have long faced the problem of water shortages in their fields. To address this, the Punjab government has initiated a lift irrigation project, which now brings canal water to every farm. He further stated, “Now we will treat this water and make it potable for the people.” A new water treatment and storage system is being developed at a cost of ₹8 crore, ensuring clean and safe water reaches every household in the hilly region.
Bains stated that work on the Tarapur-Samlah road is nearly complete. The tender for the 11-kilometer Massewal-Samlah road has been issued, and work will begin after Diwali and Vishwakarma Day. Furthermore, the Kotla-Samlah road will be widened to 18 feet. He added that all roads from Sri Anandpur Sahib to Changar, the Kiratpur Sahib-Bilaspur road, and the Kotla route to Samlah are being uniformly widened and strengthened. Harjot Bains also announced that a “Gujjar Bhawan” will be constructed in Paharpur, Changar, which will serve as a hub for cultural and social activities in the region. Funds have been released for this and the foundation stone will be laid soon.
