DW BUREAU / Chandigarh Haryana Chief Minister, Manohar Lal while addressing the Pragati Rally in Odhan Village, Sirsa district today announced bonanza of development works worth Rs 575 crore. Addressing a large gathering during the Rally, Sh. Manohar Lal said that equitable development is being ensured in the entire state, keeping aside party politics. "While considering the people of the state as our family, we have worked with the spirit of Haryana Ek-Haryanvi Ek," said Manohar Lal. On this occasion, the Chief Minister also made several announcements for Sirsa district excluding Municipal Committees, Rania, Ellenabad and Municipal Council Mandi Dabwali, in view of the upcoming municipal elections. Manohar Lal said that in a bid to channelize the energy of the youth by saving them from drug misuse and further encouraging them to play sports, arrangement of opening gyms and for playing various sports would be made in the villages of Sirsa district at a cost of Rs. 5 to 10 lakh. While making a big announcement for the farmers residing in the villages located on the banks of the Ottu Lake, the Chief Minister granted permission to lift the soil of this lake for a month. Farmers can lift 6 or 10 tonnes of soil in trolleys to use in their fields. The arrangement for lifting the soil in the trolleys will be done by the government. The farmer will have to pay Rs 100 per tonne for this. For one month, no permission or license will be required for lifting the soil, announced Sh. Manohar Lal. The Chief Minister said that the work on Sherawali Distributary has started. Water will reach the tail from June 5. This will benefit 20 to 25 nearby villages. Manohar Lal also announced health projects worth more than Rs.13.05 crore for the Sirsa district. Besides this, he also announced that as many as 77 roads will be constructed by the Marketing Board in Sirsa at a cost of Rs.88 crore. He also announced to fulfill the demands raised by 12 to 13 schools. The Chief Minister announced Rs 34 crore for the water drainage system of Sirsa, Rs 2 crore for the sports stadium at Mamber Khera and Rs. 226 crore for development works in rural areas. He also announced the construction of ROB or RUB at two rail crossings in the Sirsa district. All development works will be completed and whatever demand comes, will be fulfilled. There is no shortage of money, said Manohar Lal. (editor@dailyworld.in)