Ludhiana, Dec. 18 -- The municipal corporation has received approval from the local bodies department to construct a Rs.22-crore civic building on Hambran Road, a project being taken up with financial and technical support linked to World Bank-backed incentives.

Officials said the proposed building will be developed as a multi-facility civic centre aimed at strengthening administrative functioning and improving public service delivery. A dedicated office for the World Bank will also be housed in the complex, reflecting the expanding role of the international agency in urban development initiatives in the city.

The facility will include a modern meeting hall for official reviews, workshops and interactions with stakeholders, along with g...