Chandigarh: Punjab Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities Affairs Minister Dr Baljit Kaur said that the Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is consistently strengthening infrastructure to promote social justice, equality and the empowerment of marginalized sections of society. As part of this commitment, the Ambedkar Bhawan being constructed at an estimated cost of ₹5.94 crore in Tarn Taran district has now reached the final stage of construction.
Dr Baljit Kaur said that the three-storey building, being developed over one acre of land with a covered area of approximately 23,120 square feet, has been designed as a modern, multi-purpose facility. The ground floor comprises vocational training rooms, a teachers’ room, offices of the District and Tehsil Social Justice, Empowerment Officers, and a spacious multipurpose hall. The first floor houses a conference hall, offices of the District and Tehsil Social Justice, Empowerment Officers, staff rooms, a pantry and a store room, while the second floor includes a library, record room, guest rooms and office space for the District and Tehsil Social Justice, Empowerment Officers.
The Cabinet Minister informed that around 95 per cent of the construction work has already been completed, and the remaining work will be finished shortly. Once dedicated to the public, the Ambedkar Bhawan will serve as a key hub for skill development programmes, vocational training, seminars, social awareness campaigns, library and reading facilities, and various community engagement activities, creating new opportunities for learning and social empowerment.
