Chandigarh : Haryana Public Health Engineering and Public Works Minister Sh. Ranbir Gangwa has put the PHE Department on full alert mode to ensure smooth drinking water supply during the summer season. He directed all officers and employees of the department to ensure that the public does not face any kind of drinking water problem during this challenging summer period. Officers have been instructed to remain in the field, resolve complaints promptly and ensure that the water supply system functions at full capacity.
The Minister said that the coming month of summer is also one of the most important and challenging periods for the department. During such times, the responsibility of departmental officers increases further. He directed all officers and employees to remain available at their headquarters and not leave without permission. Keeping in view the summer season, instructions have also been issued to cancel the leaves of employees so that drinking water supply is not affected under any circumstances.
Sh. Ranbir Gangwa on Wednesday held a detailed review meeting with departmental officers regarding drinking water arrangements, water conservation, drainage and flood season preparedness. During the meeting, the drinking water arrangements of all circles in the state were reviewed separately and special discussion was held on areas from where complaints of drinking water crisis are being continuously received. Chief Engineer Sh. Devender Dahima along with engineers from various circles were present during the meeting, while Superintending Engineers (SEs) and Sub-Divisional Officers (SDOs) of all circles joined virtually.
During the meeting, Minister Sh. Ranbir Gangwa said that the top priority of the state government is to provide clean, safe and adequate drinking water to every citizen. He said that inspired by Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, the government is working under the vision of “Har Ghar Mein Nal Aur Usmein Swachh Jal”. The objective is not merely to supply water, but to ensure quality and regular drinking water to every family. He directed departmental officers to accomplish this objective in mission mode.
No negligence in drinking water arrangements will be tolerated
During the meeting, Minister Sh. Ranbir Gangwa adopted a strict stance against officers found negligent in drinking water arrangements and directed the immediate suspension of 2 SDOs and 2 JEs. These officials belong to the Charkhi Dadri and Hansi areas. In addition, directions were issued to charge-sheet 2 officials from Adampur. The Minister said that if the public has to suffer for a basic facility like drinking water, it is a very serious matter and such negligence will not be tolerated at any level. He said that wherever issues such as drinking water crisis, poor condition of waterworks, pipeline leakages or disruption in water supply arise, accountability of the concerned officers will be fixed.
Action in Chanot village case
Taking cognisance of the ongoing protest regarding drinking water problems in Chanot village of Hansi and based on reports received from officials, the Minister directed suspension of the concerned SDO and JE. Investigation revealed that the responsible officers did not show the required promptness in resolving the issue, due to which residents had to face difficulties for a long period.
