Ludhiana Municipal Corporation Approves Rs 81.54 Crore Road Washing Project
What happened
The Finance and Contracts Committee of the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation approved a proposal costing Rs 81.54 crore for mechanical sweeping and washing of roads in Ludhiana. This plan involves spending approximately Rs 2,500 per kilometer per month. The proposal was met with objections from Congress councillor Gaurav Bhatti, who protested the decision. Additionally, projects including the installation of high-mast streetlights and storm sewerage on Rahon Road were passed in the same meeting. Road washing and infrastructure projects also commenced in Amritsar and Bathinda.
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Why it matters
The approval of the road washing proposal represents a significant public investment in municipal infrastructure. These projects involve large-scale contracts for maintenance and construction, which can influence local service industries and public works spending.
NHAI is responsible for road management in Ludhiana.
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The entities involved
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Ludhiana
city in Punjab, India
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Amritsar
city in the north-western part of Punjab, India
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Bathinda
headquarter and city in Bathinda District, Punjab, India
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