Chandigarh, Aug 1 (PTI) Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Saturday emphasised the need to make Chandigarh the country’s number one city and appreciated the dedicated efforts by all stakeholders.
He noted that the administration is fortunate to have experienced officers and officials working towards the city’s development through the foundation.
Highlighting education achievements, he said Chandigarh has emerged as a leader in school education, and government schools have recorded outstanding results at the 10+2 level.
Kataria was addressing a gathering at an event to mark the first anniversary of the Chandigarh Citizens Foundation (CCF), according to a statement.
On the health sector, the governor, who is also the Chandigarh administrator, reiterated his vision of developing Chandigarh as a regional medical hub, stating that patients from across the country and abroad visit the city for quality treatment.
He also pointed out the city’s steady progress in tourism, sanitation, pollution control and expansion of green cover. He called for collective efforts and invited suggestions from all departments and stakeholders to ensure maximum benefit for citizens.
He further highlighted the introduction of evening OPD services and said that all 48 dispensaries in the city would be adequately equipped to provide better healthcare facilities.
Stressing the importance of sports, he announced that another marathon, along with several other sporting activities, would be organised in November, adding that Chandigarh possesses immense potential to excel in sports. PTI CHS MPL MPL
This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.