Punjab government accords rousing civic reception to President of India
President’s struggle and life is a source of inspiration for all us: CM
Chandigarh, March 11:The Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday extended a warm civic reception to President of India Mrs Droupadi Murmu during her visit to the state.
Welcoming the President during a function organised here at Indian School of Business, the Chief Minister said that the visit of President is a red letter day in the history of state and every Punjabi is elated in this occasion. He said that President is welcome to Punjab- the sacred land of great Gurus, saints, seers and prophets. Bhagwant Singh Mann expressed hope that during her visit, the President of India will have a feel of the glorious cultural heritage of the state besides enjoying the warm hospitality of the Punjabis.
The Chief Minister said that the President had attended function at Central University Bathinda today and on Wednesday she will be attending convocation at Panjab University. He said that the visit of President in these premier educational institutions will inspire the students for hard work and dedication in life. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the life of President is a source of inspiration for all of us as she had struggled hard in life both at personal and professional level.
However, the Chief Minister said that Mrs Droupadi Murmu attained new heights in life through her hard work, vision and commitment adding that this achievement brings her in league of global leaders like former US President Abraham Lincoln and others. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it is a momentous occasion for all of us and the entire Punjab is giving a red carpet welcome to the country's President during her visit to the state. He said that the state government is honored to welcome the country's President on this blessed land.
The Chief Minister said that the hard working and resilient farmers of the state had made the country self reliant in food production. Likewise, he said that besides being the nation’s food bowl, Punjab also has a distinction of being the sword arm of the country. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that hardworking and brave Punjabis Punjabis are well known all over the world for their courage, resilience and spirit of enterprise.
The Chief Minister said that the had closely witnessed numerous pages of history unfolding on this sacred land of five rivers.
Early, Chief Secretary KAP Sinha welcomed the dignitaries during the function.
On the occasion Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatraya, Chief Justice Punjab and Haryana High Court Justice Sheel Nagu, Speaker Punjab Vidhan Sabha Kultar Singh Sandhwan and others were also present.
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ENSURE SPEEDY AND TIMELY COMPLETION OF MEDICAL COLLEGE AND CIVIL HOSPITAL AT HOSHIARPUR: CM TO OFFICERS
BATS FOR CALLING SEPARATE TENDERS FOR THE PRESTIGIOUS INSTITUTE AND HOSPITAL TO COME UP AT RS 418.30 CRORE
Chandigarh, March 11:Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday asked the officers to ensure speedy and timely completion of the construction of Shaheed Udham Singh State Institute of Medical Sciences and Civil Hospital at Hoshiarpur.
Chairing a meeting to review the progress of the proposed Institute and civil hospital here at his official residence, the Chief Minister said that the institute is aimed at ensuring quality healthcare services to the people. He said that the institute will come up over an area of 21.41 acres at a cost of Rs 418.30 Crore and will have a hospital with 300 Unit Beds and Medical College for 150 Annual student intake. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the ultra modern hospital will have two basements, Ground plus eight floors and service floor at the existing Medical Hospital Campus Hoshiarpur.
Similarly, the Chief Minister said that the proposed Medical College will have an auditorium and service blocks having two basements with ground plus six floors. Similarly, he said that the Medical college will have separate hostel facilities for boys and girls with provision for expansion keeping in view futuristic needs. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that in order to expedite the work separate tenders should be called for the work of construction of Medical College and Civil Hospital.
The Chief Minister said that it is imperative for accelerating the pace of construction of the Medical College and Civil Hospital at the proposed site. He said that it is the need of hour to ensure that the residents of Kandi region get quality health services. Bhagwant Singh Mann asked the officers to ensure that the work is allotted and executed in a time bound and speedy manner.
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