To ensure the supply of clean canal water to the residents of Ludhiana, a Water Treatment Plant Project, initiated with joint support from the World Bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Punjab Government, was reviewed today by Local Government Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh.
He conducted a special meeting with company representatives and department officials at Municipal Bhavan, directing them to expedite the project's progress. Dr. Ravjot Singh stated that work on Water Treatment Plant worth ₹1550 crore has already commenced, with a plan to complete the project within three years.
Upon completion, lakhs of Ludhiana residents will receive clean canal water. He explained that water from the Sirhind Canal will be brought to the treatment plant, purified and then supplied to households through water supply pipelines.
The minister highlighted that the project is a collaborative effort, where 35% of the funding is provided by the World Bank, another 35% by AIIB and the remaining 30% by the Punjab Government.
Issuing directions to the officials of the company responsible for the Water Treatment Plant, he instructed that roads where pipelines are being laid should be cleared immediately to prevent any inconvenience to city residents.
He also emphasized that work should be accelerated and regular progress reports should be submitted to the department. Present at the meeting were CEO of the Punjab Municipal Infrastructure Development Company (PMIDC) Dipti Uppal, Ludhiana Municipal Commissioner Aditya Dachalwal, GM Projects Har Satinder Pal Singh Dhillon, Chief Engineer Ravinder Garg, SE Project Parul Goel and PMIDC Consultant Sonia Gupta.