₹26-Crore Water Supply Projects Launched in Bathinda Under AMRUT 2.0

Bathinda's soil has received the touch of a new morning today. These water supply projects, started at a cost of ₹26 crore, are not just numbers; they are a symbol of the strong resolve of the 'Mann Government' working to improve the life of every citizen of Punjab. This investment under AMRUT 2.0 (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0) shows that fulfilling basic needs is the top priority of the Mann Government.

For years, water scarcity or its poor quality has forced people in many parts of the city to struggle. When dirty water comes from the tap or the tap remains dry, it is not just inconvenience—it hurts the dignity of the citizen. The aim of these ₹26 crore projects is not just to lay pipes, but to assure every Bathinda resident that getting clean water is their basic right, and the Mann Government is committed to protecting that right.

Families in Bathinda city, who have endured water shortages for years, got big relief when Mayor Padamjeet Singh Mehta laid the foundation stone for a water supply system project worth about ₹26 crore in Amarpura Basti under the leadership of the Mann Government. The AMRUT 2.0 scheme ensures that the infrastructure built is not only new but also sustainable and modern. These projects use new technology for efficient water distribution and water conservation. This means this facility will quench Bathinda's thirst not just for a few years, but for many generations to come. It reflects the farsightedness of the Mann Government.

Mayor Mehta said that residents of many areas of the city, especially Model Town Phase 4-5 and Amarpura Basti, had to borrow water until now, but this problem will be solved forever. He said that under this ₹26 crore project, two water tanks will be built—one in Amarpura Basti and the other in Model Town Phase 4-5. Each tank will have a capacity of 2 lakh gallons. The Mayor said that laying 63,000 meters of pipeline will provide new connections to about 8,600 houses, directly benefiting around 35,000 people.

Mayor Padamjeet Singh Mehta thanked Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Local Bodies Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh, saying that under the leadership of the Chief Minister and the Local Bodies Minister, important efforts are being made to strengthen infrastructure in Bathinda and across Punjab. He said the Mann Government is committed to providing relief to every home and solving people's problems as a priority. He added that with this foundation stone ceremony, a new chapter has begun to provide clean and uninterrupted drinking water to those areas of Bathinda city that have faced water shortages for a long time.

This ₹26 crore investment will directly improve Bathinda's health index. With clean water supply, diseases like dysentery, typhoid, and other serious illnesses caused by contaminated water will reduce. When a child drinks clean water, their physical and mental development improves. This investment saves on current disease-related expenses and helps make Punjab's future generations healthy.

When governments look into the eyes of the people and take such big steps to remove their biggest troubles, the bridge of trust between the public and the government strengthens. This ₹26 crore project is not just an administrative decision; it is a living example of the government's service spirit towards the people. It makes every citizen feel that their voice has been heard and solid efforts are being made to improve their lives.

This achievement is a decisive step towards making Bathinda a 'water secure' city. This project is just the beginning. It shows how eager the Mann Government is to include Punjab among the most developed and facility-rich states in the country. This is a project Bathinda can be proud of, and its story will inspire the whole of Punjab.

Through this project, the Mann Government has proved how seriously it takes the basic needs of Punjab's people. This money is not just being spent on cement and pipes; it is an investment in people's trust and a better tomorrow.

When governments do such work, public trust strengthens. This ₹26 crore project is a strong foundation on which Bathinda's water-secure future will rest. The smiles on the faces of Bathinda residents, the health of children, and relief for women—these are the true value of this ₹26 crore project. This project is not just a scheme, but proof of the Mann Government's true dedication to Punjab's development and public welfare.