JAMMU: In a move to ensure safe and reliable drinking water for the people of Jammu province, Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment, and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, chaired a meeting to review the progress of water supply restoration measures.
The meeting focused on assessing the ongoing restoration of essential water infrastructure severely impacted by recent flash floods, incessant rainfall and widespread landslides.
During the meeting, the Minister reviewed the status of key water supply installations in Jammu city and appreciated the tireless efforts of the Jal Shakti Department staff and engineers.
He specially commended their work in successfully restoring operations at the Tawi Filtration Plant at Dhounthly, which resumed functioning late last night. He emphasised that potable water from the plant should be supplied to Panjthirthi, Mubarak Mandi, Ustad Mohalla, Kachi Chowani, Jain Bazar, Zulaka Mohalla and other areas.
The meeting also reviewed the status of the 600 mm diameter rising main from Sitlee to Lohar, which had been significantly damaged.
The Minister instructed the concerned engineers to expedite restoration work and ensure the full resumption of water supply.
Assurances were also extended to residents in localities such as Janipur, Roopnagar, Bantalab, Keran Swarn Vihar, Muthi, and Indra Colony, who have faced intermittent water supply in the wake of the natural calamity.
The Minister instructed the concerned engineers to expedite restoration work and ensure full resumption of water supply. He also called for fully restoring the water supply to Janipur, Roopnagar, Bantalab, Keran Swarn Vihar, Muthi, and Indra Colony, which faced intermittent water supply in the wake of the natural calamity.
Taking note of the situation concerning the Sitlee-Manda rising main, the Minister issued firm instructions to engineering teams to work round the clock to restore this vital supply line that provides water to localities, including Old City, New Plot Rehari, Bakshi Nagar, and adjoining areas.
The Minister was also briefed on the status of tube wells across Jammu, where 240 out of 255 installations are currently functional.
He was informed that restoration of the remaining 15 tube wells is being prioritized and will be completed within the next two days.
To address the immediate water needs of residents in severely affected zones, the Minister directed the deployment of a fleet of 90 water tankers.
He also instructed the department to establish a dedicated 24/7 control room to respond to public grievances and complaints in a timely and efficient manner.
Rana reiterated the Government’s commitment to ensuring that all efforts are directed toward mitigating the hardships faced by the people of Jammu and restoring normalcy at the earliest.
