DW BUREAU / Chandigarh The Punjab government is making every possible effort to provide basic amenities to the people of the state. Under this series, Development works across the State is being carried out. Taking one more step forward in this direction, Local Government Minister Dr. Inderbir Singh Nijjar said that the Punjab government has decided to spend approximately Rs 7.29 crores on improving water supply/ sewerage system and other development works in Jalandhar city. Diviluing more details in this regard, Local Government Minister Dr.Inderbir Singh Nijjar said that Laying DIK-7 water supply pipes, Construction of Sluice valve haudies, Including house connections, Fire hydrants and other related works will be done to improve the water supply system in Jalandhar. For these works Approximately Rs 6.34 crores will be spent. Cabinet Minister, Dr.Nijjar said that similarly, approximately Rs 26.93 lakh will be spent on laying water supply GI pipe line and Sewerage line at Ward No. 8 and 9 at Phillaur in Jalandhar. Local Government Minister Dr. Nijjar further said that apart from this, various parks will be developed in the city of Jalandhar and also Services of various posts will be hired so that smoothly works of the Improvement Trust and cleanliness of the city. For these works approximately Rs 68.29 lakh will be spent, he said. The Minister further said that the department has started process to improve the water supply/sewerage system and other development works of Jalandhar city. (editor@dailyworld.in)