SANGRUR: Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday gifted a major clean drinking water project to the people of Dhuri and Sangrur, laying the foundation stone for a 14 MLD-capacity water treatment plant at Bardwal village at a cost of more than ₹47 crore. He said the plant would treat canal water to make it fit for drinking, providing clean water to lakhs of residents while also reducing dependence on groundwater. CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that in just four years, the Punjab Government had increased canal water coverage of agricultural fields from 22% to 88% by laying 14,000 km of pipelines, resulting in an increase of up to four quintals per acre in paddy yield in areas with improved canal water availability.
Taking to X, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated: “Today, we have given the people of Dhuri a major gift in the form of a 14 MLD-capacity water treatment plant built at a cost of more than ₹47 crore. Now, canal water will be treated to make it completely potable and clean drinking water will be provided to the residents of the city and surrounding areas. Our government has increased the use of canal water from 22% to 88%, which has not only increased crop yields but also helped conserve groundwater. From today, we are also starting the process of registering land falling within the Lal Dora, so that people can get permanent ownership rights over their homes…”
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “Groundwater is one of our greatest natural assets, but its continuously declining level is a matter of serious concern for all of us. The state government has taken historic steps to reduce dependence on groundwater and make maximum and judicious use of canal water.”
He said, “With the implementation of this project, the people of Dhuri, especially our mothers, sisters and children, will be able to lead healthier lives and remain protected from water-borne diseases. The sole objective of the state government is the all-round development of Punjab.”
“Keeping future needs in mind, the state government will leave no stone unturned to strengthen Dhuri’s basic infrastructure and provide better facilities to its people,” he added.
