<h1>Transforming Rural Landscapes: Minister Launches Rs 20 Lakh Pond Restoration Project to Revive Ecology and Water Resources</h1> A local government minister laid the foundation stone for pond rejuvenation in a Punjab village. The project, estimated at Rs 20 lakh, will be funded through a combination of discretionary funds and rural employment scheme. The initiative aims to restore ecological conditions, provide treated irrigation water, and create a green public space. The work is expected to be completed within six months, following a model already implemented in 250 villages.