Big Relief for Kandi belt: Punjab Govt sanctions Rs 20 crore for 3 new bridges in Hoshiarpur
Babushahi Bureau
Hoshiarpur (Punjab), May 20, 2026 — The Kandi region of Punjab is set to receive a major infrastructure boost as Member of Parliament Raj Kumar Chabbewal announced the construction of three new bridges at a total cost of nearly ₹20 crore.
The bridges will be constructed over Badla Choe, Manjhi Choe and Bhangi Choe to improve connectivity and provide relief to residents who face severe difficulties during the rainy season.
Dr. Chabbewal said the Punjab Government has already approved the projects and released the required funds. Construction work is expected to begin within the next few days.
According to the MP, ₹6.46 crore will be spent on the bridge over Badla Choe, ₹5.93 crore on the Manjhi Choe bridge, and ₹8.11 crore on the Bhangi Choe bridge.
He stated that the bridges were a long-pending demand of residents in the Kandi belt and would offer a permanent solution to recurring transportation problems caused by overflowing seasonal choes during monsoon months.
Expressing gratitude to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal, Dr. Chabbewal said the state government was continuously strengthening infrastructure across Punjab.
The MP also highlighted that several roads in the Kandi region are being widened up to 18 feet as part of ongoing development works aimed at improving transportation and connectivity for local residents.
He added that the Punjab Government has been working across sectors including infrastructure, healthcare, education, agriculture, industry and social security.
Several local leaders and dignitaries, including Dr. Jatinder Kumar, Sarpanch Surinder Singh and Kashmiri Lal, were also present during the announcement in village Dada, Hoshiarpur.