‘Ab Gaon Chamkein Gay’ launched

LAHORE:Punjab Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman, on Monday, formally launched the programme ‘Ab Gaon Chamkein Gay’ in Chelanwala village of Mandi Bahauddin.

Speaking on the occasion, the chief secretary said that under the ‘Ab Gaon Chamkein Gay’ programme, the villages would also be given sanitary staff and cleanliness facilities on the pattern of cities. He said that for the successful implementation of the programme, village committees consisting of local people would be formed, adding that the required machinery would be provided at the Union Council level for cleanliness in villages.

The chief secretary said that the programme would resolve the long-standing issue of insanitation in villages, ensuring regular cleaning of streets and drains. He asked the people to extend full support to the district administration in making this programme of the Punjab government successful.

Earlier, the chief secretary inspected various development schemes and issued necessary instructions. He also planted a sapling under the ongoing tree plantation campaign.