Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday said the land of the now-closed Guru Nanak Dev Thermal Plant (GNDTP) would be used for public projects.
During discussions with officials of various departments, the CM explored various options for the utilisation of the land.
He has rejected the proposal given by a cement company to set up a factory in the area. The factory will be shifted to Lehra Mohabbat.
During the visit, discussions about the bus stand were also held. There is a plan to build a new bus stand on Malout Road. The CM asked Bathinda Urban MLA Jagroop Singh Gill and Bhucho Mandi MLA Master Jagsir Singh to get feedback from people regarding the bus stand.