New Delhi / Chandigarh – In a significant diplomatic and administrative engagement, Punjab Governor and U.T. Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria met with President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, and several key Union Ministers during his official visit to the national capital. The high-level deliberations focused primarily on accelerating key infrastructure, education, cultural, healthcare, and administrative development initiatives across Punjab and Union Territory Chandigarh.
High-Level Deliberations Courtesy Call on President Droupadi Murmu
Governor Kataria met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan to present an overview of the ongoing social, administrative, and developmental programs in Punjab and Chandigarh. The discussion emphasized state welfare initiatives, sustainable development strategies, and institutional growth across the region.
Academic Elevation of Panjab University
During his meeting with Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan—who serves as the Chancellor of Panjab University—Kataria laid out a strategic roadmap aimed at elevating Panjab University into the country's top-ranked higher educational institution. The discussion centered around boosting research funding, upgrading campus infrastructure, and strengthening academic quality.
Cultural Heritage and Tourism Grants
Kataria expressed gratitude to Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat for sanctioning key heritage and tourism grants:
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₹93 Crore allocated for the revival and tourism development of Ajj Sarovar in Kharar, Punjab.
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₹19 Crore approved for setting up a state-of-the-art Digital Museum at the Le Corbusier Centre in Sector 19, Chandigarh.
Key Focus Areas: Agriculture, Healthcare, and Drug Prevention
The discussions with Central Cabinet Ministers extended across several critical state issues:
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Stubble Management & Environmental Cleanliness: Strategic measures to assist farmers with sustainable crop residue management and reduce agricultural burning emissions.
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Healthcare & Anti-Drug Initiatives: Seeking Central support for expanding healthcare infrastructure and strengthening youth drug de-addiction and rehabilitation campaigns across Punjab.
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Flood Management & Civic Infrastructure: Coordination on central funding for long-term flood protection, drainage maintenance, and urban civic improvements in the tricity region.
