Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the launch of a pilot project to provide clean drinking water through pipeline networks in six districts as part of the largest drinking water initiative in the province’s history.
CM approves pipeline-based drinking water project in six districts
LAHORE, Aug 10 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the launch of a pilot project
to provide clean drinking water through pipeline networks in six districts as part of the largest drinking water initiative in the province’s history.
Chairing a meeting here on Monday, the chief minister approved the pilot project for Rajanpur, Lahore, Faisalabad, Chakwal, Rawalpindi and Murree/Kotli Sattian, representing South, Central and North Punjab. She said her government was committed to ensuring access to safe drinking water for every individual and every household across the province.
The meeting was informed that clean drinking water was already being supplied through filtration plants, bottled water plants and water bowsers, while plans were underway to further expand coverage in water-deficient and underserved areas.
CM Maryam Nawaz directed the deputy commissioners of the selected districts, along with experts from the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) and the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), to hold detailed consultations and finalize an effective implementation plan. She ordered that low-income households be given priority under the programme and directed officials to ensure safe drinking water reaches areas lacking reliable water sources.
During the meeting, the chief minister sought updates from Deputy Commissioner Rajanpur Imran Ranjha and Deputy Commissioner Chakwal Sarah Hayat regarding the availability of drinking water in their districts. She also instructed authorities to ensure uninterrupted supply through water tankers and bowsers in areas facing water shortages or contaminated water.
The meeting reviewed various implementation options, including a public-private partnership model for drinking water projects.
The CM further directed officials to operate bottled water plants at full capacity and appreciated the successful delivery of bottled drinking water to remote areas of the Koh-e-Suleman region.
