Kataria briefs PM on flood aid, seeks devp push in border dists
Chandigarh, Sept. 24 -- Punjab governor and Chandigarh administrator Gulab Chand Kataria on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and apprised him of the prevailing situation in Punjab and Chandigarh, along with key developmental priorities for the region.
The governor presented a detailed account of the measures being undertaken in the aftermath of the devastating floods in Punjab, according to an official release. He highlighted the coordinated efforts of the state machinery and voluntary organisations in providing assistance to affected families and ensuring effective disease control measures in flood-hit areas.
Kataria also discussed security and development concerns along the international border with Pakistan. He stressed the need for the central government to encourage industries to set up units in these sensitive areas, thereby creating employment opportunities for the youth.
On the education front, the governor briefed the Prime Minister about the implementation of the New Education Policy (NEP) in Punjab and Chandigarh. Turning to Chandigarh, Kataria also discussed the idea of establishing a "Gift City" on the lines of the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), with the objective of driving greater economic growth in Chandigarh. He highlighted the new sports policy, which envisions Chandigarh as a major sports hub, providing opportunities to nurture talent and host national as well as international tournaments....
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