DESCRIBES GoGS AS THE REAL CUSTODIANS OF PUBLIC EXCHEQUER
Jalandhar Cantt,
Chief Advisor to the Punjab Chief Minister Lieutenant General TS Shergill today exhorted the Guardians of Governance (GoG) to whole heartedly dedicate themselves for restoring the pristine glory of the state besides strengthening the communal harmony and brotherhood at the grass root level.

Interacting with the GoGs here at the Vajra Sainik Institute, the Chief Advisor, accompanied by Special Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Mr. Gurkirat Kirpal Singh, said that it was a matter of great pride and satisfaction for the ex-servicemen that the Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh had bestowed a great responsibility upon them to work as eyes and ears of the state government for ensuring complete transparency in the execution of the developmental works. He said that the GoG project launched in five districts of the state was foreseeing 18 main departments connected with the people adding that GoGs were the real custodians of public exchequer. Lieutenant General Shergill said that GoGs were here to ensure that each and every penny sanctioned by the state government was fully utilized for the well being of the general public.

The Chief Advisor to the Chief Minister said that besides enhancing transparency and accountability of the government, the biggest task before the GoGs was to put the state back on high growth trajectory. He said that unfortunately Punjab which was once number one state in the country was now 19th in the country. Lieutenant General Shergill asked the GoGs to work zealously for accomplishing the mission of the Chief Minister to carve out a progressive Punjab.

The Chief Advisor to the Chief Minister also exhorted the brave hearts to provide correct feedback to the government, so that shortcomings, if any, in the implementation of the government schemes could be overcame. He reminded the ex-servicemen that no other government has ever thought in utilizing their services in such a manner by giving them pride and privilege to work for the society. Lieutenant General Shergill said that only Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh knows their strength due to which he is entrusted an important task to them.

Earlier in his address, Vice Chairman of GoG project, Major General SPS Grewal said that the basic aim of the scheme was to ensure optimum utilization of funds, extends benefit of the government schemes to all the eligible beneficiaries and eliminate corruption from the system. He said that this was first of its kind project, which could be replicated all the over the country after its success in the state as the ex-servicemen were blessed with great qualities like honesty, dedication and hard work which was required to implement pro-people and development oriented policies in the right earnest.

Welcoming the dignitaries to the district, the Deputy Commissioner Jalandhar Mr. Varinder Kumar Sharma said that this feedback system was all the more important for ensuring transparent and accountable government to the people. Mr. Sharma expressed hope that GoGs would act as a catalyst in providing good governance to the people. He also assured the dignitaries that the district administration would make all out efforts to ensure that this scheme of the state government was implemented in right earnest.

Prominent amongst others present on the occasion included Special Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Mr. Gurkirat Kirpal Singh, Officer on Special Duty to the Chief Minister Major Amardeep Singh, President of District Congress Committee Jalandhar (Rural) Captain Harminder Singh, Sub Divisional Magistrate Mr. Paramvir Singh, Assistant Commissioner General to Deputy Commissioner Dr. Barjinder Singh Dhillon, Assistant Commissioner Grievances Mr. Deepak Bhatia and District Project Manager of GoGs Major General SS Pawar.