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Agriculture
CM Bhagwant Mann opens two treatment plants, supplies clean water to 316 Patiala villages
✍️ India Today
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 02:32 AM
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Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann inaugurated two water‑treatment plants, ensuring clean canal water for 316 villages in Patiala district.
Patiala, Punjab – Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann officially opened two new water‑treatment facilities aimed at purifying canal water for rural consumption. The plants, commissioned today, are expected to serve 316 villages across the Patiala district, providing them with safe drinking water.
The inauguration marks a key step in the state government's effort to address long‑standing water‑quality issues in the region. By treating canal water before distribution, the facilities are projected to reduce water‑borne illnesses and support agricultural activities that rely on reliable irrigation.
State officials said the project is part of a broader scheme to improve rural infrastructure and public health. The treatment plants will operate year‑round, with regular monitoring to ensure compliance with national water‑safety standards.
Local residents expressed optimism that the new supply will alleviate daily hardships associated with fetching water from unsafe sources. The government has pledged to maintain the plants and expand similar initiatives to other districts in the future.
The inauguration marks a key step in the state government's effort to address long‑standing water‑quality issues in the region. By treating canal water before distribution, the facilities are projected to reduce water‑borne illnesses and support agricultural activities that rely on reliable irrigation.
State officials said the project is part of a broader scheme to improve rural infrastructure and public health. The treatment plants will operate year‑round, with regular monitoring to ensure compliance with national water‑safety standards.
Local residents expressed optimism that the new supply will alleviate daily hardships associated with fetching water from unsafe sources. The government has pledged to maintain the plants and expand similar initiatives to other districts in the future.