Rs 43.78 Lakh Kamboj Dharamshala to Be Built in Bhatli Village, Foundation Stone Laid

The Municipal Corporation is accelerating development works not only in Yamunanagar city but also in villages falling within its jurisdiction. As part of this initiative, a Kamboj Dharamshala will be constructed in Bhatli village of Ward No. 1 at an estimated cost of Rs 43.78 lakh. Mayor Suman Bahmani, former MLA Balwant Singh and Ward Councillor Reena Rastogi jointly laid the foundation stone of the proposed building, formally initiating the construction work by performing the traditional ceremony and breaking a coconut.

The proposed dharamshala is expected to provide residents of Bhatli with a dedicated and better-equipped venue for organising social, religious and family functions. The project is being taken up in response to the need for improved community infrastructure in the village and is part of the Municipal Corporation’s efforts to extend development facilities to both urban and rural areas.

Equal Development of City and Villages Is a Priority: Mayor

Addressing the gathering, Mayor Suman Bahmani said the balanced development of urban and rural areas remained a priority for the Municipal Corporation. She said development initiatives were being undertaken to strengthen basic facilities while also creating infrastructure that supports the social and community life of residents.

Bahmani said the construction of the Kamboj Dharamshala would give villagers a convenient place to organise social gatherings, religious programmes and family functions. Such community facilities, she noted, serve an important purpose in village life by bringing people together and providing an appropriate venue for collective activities and celebrations.

She added that the state government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, was according priority to public welfare works. Alongside strengthening essential civic amenities in areas under the Municipal Corporation, efforts were also being made to undertake projects connected with community development.

The Mayor said the Corporation was committed to ensuring that the benefits of development reached people in villages as well as in the city. She indicated that community infrastructure projects were an important part of this approach, as they address local requirements and improve the availability of shared public facilities.

Dharamshala to Meet Long-Felt Need of Villagers: Balwant Singh

Former MLA Balwant Singh said the expansion of community facilities in villages was essential for improving the quality of life of residents. He said the proposed Kamboj Dharamshala would fulfil a long-felt need of the people of Bhatli by providing them with a suitable place for social programmes and other community functions.

He observed that villages require adequate shared spaces where residents can organise family celebrations, religious gatherings and social events without facing difficulties due to a lack of suitable infrastructure. The new facility, he said, would be useful for the community and would strengthen the village’s social infrastructure.

Balwant Singh said development works played a significant role in transforming villages and ensuring that residents received the benefits of improved facilities. He expressed confidence that the construction of the dharamshala would prove beneficial for the people of Bhatli and contribute to meeting an important local requirement.

Councillor Reena Rastogi Assures Continued Efforts for Ward Development

Ward Councillor Reena Rastogi said continuous efforts were being made to promote development in the area and provide residents with better civic and community facilities. She said the construction of the Kamboj Dharamshala would bring considerable benefit to the people of Bhatli village.

Rastogi added that the needs and problems of residents in the ward would continue to be raised before the Municipal Corporation so that they could be addressed on a priority basis. She said the objective was to ensure that local requirements received due attention and that development initiatives translated into practical benefits for the people.

She also emphasised the importance of coordination between elected representatives and the civic administration in identifying local needs and taking up suitable works. According to her, continued attention to infrastructure and public facilities was necessary to ensure balanced development across the ward.

Municipal Officials and Residents Present

Assistant Engineer Muneshwar Bhardwaj and Junior Engineer Gagan Sandhu were among the officials present at the foundation stone-laying ceremony. Several residents and community members also attended the programme.

Those present included Rajbir, Monty Kamboj, Arun Kamboj, Balbir, Parveen, Joginder, Shilpa, Anju, Ritu, Neelam, Sudesh, Anita, Mukesh, Jagi, Pranjal, Mahender, Karnail, Vinod and Dr Prem, among others.

The foundation stone-laying ceremony marked the beginning of the proposed Rs 43.78 lakh project in Bhatli village. Once completed, the Kamboj Dharamshala is expected to serve as a shared community space for residents and provide a more convenient venue for social, religious and family gatherings.

The project reflects the Municipal Corporation’s stated focus on taking development works beyond the city and addressing infrastructure requirements in villages as well. With the construction now formally initiated, residents of Bhatli will look forward to the completion of the facility and its availability for community use.

NEWS NOTE

The Municipal Corporation has initiated the construction of a Kamboj Dharamshala in Bhatli village at a cost of Rs 43.78 lakh. The facility is intended to provide residents with a dedicated venue for social, religious and family functions.