The Punjab Government has recommended eight projects worth a total Rs 1,000
crore to NABARD for assistance during the current financial year (2010-11).
The state government has recommended a project worth Rs 124.50 crore for
setting up low-cost sanitary lavatories in rural areas. With a view to increase
the efficiency of the Bhakra Main Canal System, lining of 1,824 km watercourses,
an expenditure of Rs 180.20 crore has also been proposed.
The state has requested a loan for a project with proposed investment of Rs
251.19 crore for strengthening and construction of new roads and bridges. The
state envisages integrated development in the Kandi areas of the state with a
proposed outlay of Rs 364.75 crore.