Amritsar, April 18 -- Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday announced a budget of Rs.57.80 crore for the overhaul of 121 roads spanning 137 km in Amritsar's Attari.

Addressing a gathering in the border assembly constituency, the chief minister said areas long neglected despite their strategic location along the Pakistan border will now see focused investment, improved connectivity and renewed economic activity.

Highlighting relief for border farmers, he said, "Due to the concerted efforts of the AAP government, the Government of India has ordered the shifting of fencing to within 300 metres of the international border with Pakistan, giving major relief to farmers. This will allow cultivation on lakhs of acres of land without res...