Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Unveils Rural Development Report Card, Highlights Increased Spending

• Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann presented a report card on rural development and panchayats, emphasizing higher spending.
• His government spent Rs 3,847 crore on rural development in four years, significantly more than the previous Congress government's Rs 1,883 crore.
• Funds allocated for panchayat buildings, libraries, Anganwadi centers, sports grounds, streets, and other village development works totaled Rs 1,030 crore.
• Rs 1,336 crore was spent on drinking water supply, sanitation, and solid waste management.
• 3,000 new sports grounds are being developed with an outlay of Rs 1,166 crore, and 500 panchayat bhawans have been established.