CHANDIGARH: Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday announced a bonanza of development works worth Rs 575 crore for Sirsa district. Addressing a Pragati Rally in Odhan of the district, Khattar said that equitable development is being ensured in the entire state, keeping aside party politics. Ex-minister Sunil Jakhar, who has recently joined the BJP, was also present and was invited by CM Khattar himself.
“While considering the people of the state as our family, we have worked with the spirit of Haryana Ek-Haryanvi Ek,” said Khattar.
Prominent among those who attended rally included urban local bodies minister Kamal Gupta, Sirsa MP Sunita Duggal and MLAs Dura Ram, Gopal Kanda and Sombir Sangwan. The chief minister also made several announcements for Sirsa district in view of the upcoming municipal elections.
Khattar said that in a bid to channelize the energy of the youth by saving them from drug misuse, arrangement of opening gyms would be made in the villages of Sirsa district at a cost of Rs. 5 to 10 lakh.
While making a big announcement for the farmers residing in the villages located on the banks of the Ottu Lake, the chief minister granted permission to lift the soil of this lake for a month. “Farmers can lift 6 or 10 tonnes of soil in trolleys for their fields. The arrangement will be done by the government for Rs 100 per tonne. For one month, no license will be required for lifting,” said Khattar .
