Ludhiana, Sept. 29 -- Rural development and panchayats minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond on Sunday inaugurated development projects worth Rs.1.56 crore in five villages of the Khanna constituency. Providing detailed information, Sond dedicated a panchayat bhawan in Goh village costing Rs.40 lakh, sewerage, street and work in Korhi village costing Rs.7 lakh, a library in Ikolahi village costing Rs.35.85 lakh, a panchayat bhawan in Panjrukha village costing Rs.40 lakh and drains and sewerage work along with a library in Beeja village costing Rs.20 lakh and Rs.14 lakh, respectively.

The minister emphasised that panchayats play a crucial role in the progress and prosperity of villages, and it is the duty of the entire panchayat to carry out wel...