JALANDHAR
Punjab Revenue, Rehabilitation, Water Supply and Sanitation Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian on
Wednesday inaugurated two water supply schemes in Jalandhar, constructed at a total outlay of Rs.1.17
crore, benefiting 432 rural households with potable drinking water.
The Minister inaugurated the project at village Gaddowali (Jalandhar West Block), dedicating a water
supply scheme worth Rs. 64.72 lakh, completed within ten months. This scheme will benefit 225
households with clean drinking water. Similarly, the second water supply scheme was inaugurated in village
Jalbhe (Adampur Block), constructed at Rs. 52.26 lakh, completed within six months and will provide
potable water to 207 households.Speaking at the occasion, Mr. Mundian stated that under these schemes, the department completed the installation of new tubewells, reservoirs, pipelines, solar panels, chlorination units, and water connections, ensuring a comprehensive water supply system for these villages. He reiterated that the Punjab Government, under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is committed to ensuring holistic rural development at par with urban areas. “With these projects, the longstanding drinking water issue in these villages has been resolved, ensuring clean water at the doorstep of every household,” he added. The Minister further added that the Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has already launched a slew of initiatives, including free electricity, and development projects have shaped the holistic development of the state. Now, new healthcare scheme will transform the entire healthcare system, enabling common people to avail the benefit of free of cost health service up to Rs. 10 lakhs.
Sarpanch Gaddowali Bimaljit Kaur and Sarpanch Jalbhe Paramjit Kaur expressed gratitude to the Punjab Government for this initiative, terming it a milestone in rural development.
SDM Adam Pur Vivek Modi, DSP Kulwant Singh, Chief Engineer Rajesh Dubey, were present on the occasion.