In a crucial development aimed at achieving 100 percent water supply coverage in Punjab, the State Level Technical Committee has reviewed detailed project reports (DPRs) for three Water Treatment Plants and six Water Supply distribution networks, collectively valued at Rs 92 crores under the AMRUT 2.0 initiative.
Chaired by the state Local Government Secretary Ajoy Sharma, the committee approved three water treatment plants, totaling approximately Rs 60 crores. Notable among these are the seven MLD (million liters per day) plant in Jandiala Guru, costing Rs 16.52 crores and benefitting 34,080 residents; the four MLD plant in Rayya, valued at Rs 14.81 crores, catering to 17,986 people; and the four MLD plant in Bhai Rupa, with an investment of Rs 16.88 crores, serving 22,008 individuals.
Furthermore, the committee endorsed a Water Supply distribution network investment of around Rs 32 crores for six towns, including Patti, Bhikhiwind, Rayya, Bhai Rupa, and Ahmedgarh, as highlighted by Secretary Ajoy Sharma.
The unanimous approval of these DPRs signifies a pivotal step towards initiating construction, with tenders expected to be released shortly. “The go-ahead by the State Level Technical Committee to DPR of these projects has paved the way for its commencement and tenders will be floated soon to initiate the construction process,” said Ajoy Sharma.