Topic:- Ferozepur town, once brimming with prosperity and history, now lies in abeyance.

About Ferozepur:-

• Firozpur, also known as Firojpur or Ferozepur, is a city on the banks of the Sutlej River in Firozpur District, Punjab, India.
•  It was founded by Sultan Firoz Shah Tughluq, a ruler of the Tughluq dynasty, who reigned over the Sultanate of Delhi from 1351 to 1388.

Issues with the city of Ferozepur:-

• Lack of employment and business opportunities.
• The exodus of youth to foreign countries.
• Closing or Hussainiwala – Lahore border, which used to be the lifeline of the city.
• It was closed after the 1971 war.
• Creation of Fazilka as a new district has further dented its economic prospects.
• The tourism sector also faced immense problems as historic monuments are facing neglect.
• The places such as Anglo – Sikh war museum, Saragarhi memorial etc were facing neglect.

What steps can be taken:-

• A submission could be undertaken to revive the town by allotting more finances to the district.
• Agricultural diversification measures should be stepped up.
• World-class resorts and hotels to shore up tourism sector.
•   Quality Universities and educational institutions to attract more youth.
• Better hospitals and healthcare for the people.
• Better governance by promoting digital governance.
• Proper water and sanitation services through Swachh Bharat Mission.
• Better policing through Technologically sound equipment and training of the forces.

(Source:- The Tribune)

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