Punjab Local Government Minister Dr Inderbir Singh Nijjar on Sunday said that the State Government has decided to spend Rs 233.50 lakh for improving the drinking water supply in Ludhiana and laying new sewerage lines. The process for these works has been started, he added. Dr Nijjar said that water supply lines will be laid at different places to improve water facility at Ludhiana. Apart from this, submersible tube wells of different horse power will be installed at different places which will help in providing drinking water to the people without any hindrance.