Ludhiana, May 27 -- In a setback to the ongoing infrastructure projects in government schools across the district, unused development grants have been withdrawn by the education department.

The grants, which were allocated for the academic year 2024-25 to support smart school initiatives and infrastructure development, were withdrawn by the end of the financial year, on March 31. Since then, no funds have been released for completion of undergoing work, leaving construction sites deserted and vendors unwilling to resume without payments.

At Government Primary School, Giaspura, over Rs.15 lakh in grant money was withdrawn, bringing building work to a standstill. "The construction of new rooms and facilities was in full swing, but ever si...