Chandigarh -The newly formed SAD-BJP state government may put the brakes on the much-publicised Sangat Darshan programmes. Addressing a gathering during the thanksgiving tour of his home constituency (Lambi), Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today said he had directed all government departments to submit a detailed report of their requirements so that a master plan for development could be prepared at the earliest.
“Then neither me, nor the public would need Sangat Darshan,” said Badal.
To a query, Badal said: “We are planning to bring in some major administrative reforms. So, I can’t say when we will put a stop to Sangat Darshan programmes, but it is certain that there will be no need of this practice in future.”
Elaborating, he said: “Earlier, disbursement of pension cheques was the main problem, especially in rural areas. For that purpose, we have now evolved a system to send pension directly to the beneficiaries through banks. The scheme will be launched on June 1.” The Chief Minister said that the Shagun Scheme would also be covered under the scheme.
“In Muktsar district, the ICICI Bank has been assigned this important job,” Badal informed while introducing the bank officials to the public.
To another query on the Congress criticism of the state government on the appointment of 21 Chief Parliamentary Secretaries (CPS), the CM said it was in the interest of the state as it would give adequate representation to all communities and areas.
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