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Religion
Gurudwaras Install Gullaks to Mitigate Satluj River Losses
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 08 Aug 2026, 07:09 AM
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Gurudwaras in the region are installing gullaks, or water tanks, to aid in the recovery of water losses from the Satluj River, according to Honey Trehan.
Gurudwaras across the area have begun setting up gullaks—traditional water storage tanks—to address the decline in water levels of the Satluj River. The initiative, highlighted by Honey Trehan, aims to capture and retain rainwater and runoff, thereby supplementing the river’s flow.
The practice of installing gullaks is rooted in Sikh tradition, where water conservation is considered a communal responsibility. By creating additional storage capacity, the temples hope to support local irrigation and drinking water needs during dry spells.
Officials say the project is part of a broader effort to manage the river’s dwindling resources. While the exact number of gullaks installed remains unclear, the move has been welcomed by community members who rely on the Satluj for agriculture and daily use.
The practice of installing gullaks is rooted in Sikh tradition, where water conservation is considered a communal responsibility. By creating additional storage capacity, the temples hope to support local irrigation and drinking water needs during dry spells.
Officials say the project is part of a broader effort to manage the river’s dwindling resources. While the exact number of gullaks installed remains unclear, the move has been welcomed by community members who rely on the Satluj for agriculture and daily use.