Punjab News: Bhagwant Mann Govt to Issue Tenders for 18,900 Km Rural Roads by June 15: AAP Punjab

In a major push for rural infrastructure development, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has announced the upcoming release of tenders for the renovation of over 18,900 kilometers of rural roads across the state.

🔶 30 ਮਈ 2025 ਤੱਕ 12,500 ਅਤੇ 15 ਜੂਨ ਤੱਕ 18,900 ਕਿਲੋਮੀਟਰ ਲੰਬਾਈ ਦੀਆਂ ਵੱਖ-ਵੱਖ ਪੇਂਡੂ ਸੜਕਾਂ ਦੇ ਨਵੀਨੀਕਰਨ ਦੇ ਟੈਂਡਰ ਹੋਣਗੇ ਜਾਰੀ
🔶 ਭ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਟਾਚਾਰ ਦੇ ਖ਼ਾਤਮੇ ਲਈ ਪਾਰਦਰਸ਼ੀ ਢੰਗ ਨਾਲ਼ ਮਿਲਣਗੇ ਟੈਂਡਰ
🔶 ਸੰਬੰਧਿਤ ਠੇਕੇਦਾਰਾਂ ਦੀ 5 ਸਾਲ ਤੱਕ ਸੜਕਾਂ ਦੇ ਰੱਖ-ਰਖਾਅ ਦੀ ਹੋਵੇਗੀ ਜ਼ਿੰਮੇਵਾਰੀ @TarunpreetSond
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— AAP Punjab (@AAPPunjab) May 12, 2025

According to a tweet from AAP Punjab:

“By May 30, 2025, tenders for 12,500 km and by June 15, tenders for an additional 18,900 km of village roads will be issued.”

Key Highlights of the Announcement:

Transparent Tendering Process: In an effort to eliminate corruption, the government promises a fully transparent tendering process.

5-Year Maintenance Clause: Contractors awarded the projects will be responsible for the maintenance of the roads for five years, ensuring long-term quality and accountability.

Minister's Assurance: The announcement was shared by Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Sond, reinforcing the government’s commitment to rural connectivity and public transparency.

This massive road revamp comes as part of the Mann-led government’s broader infrastructure agenda and could significantly improve transportation and economic conditions in Punjab’s villages.

This initiative is expected to generate employment opportunities in rural areas, boost local economies, and ensure better access to schools, hospitals, and markets. By holding contractors accountable for road maintenance for five years, the Bhagwant Mann government aims to break the cycle of poor-quality construction and frequent repairs that have long plagued Punjab’s road infrastructure.