Measures to Restore Water Supply in Chandigarh:
48-Hour Maintenance (April 9–10): Plugging leaks in the 1200mm Kajauli-Sector 39 pipeline and electrical upgrades at Kharar substation to improve supply reliability3.
24×7 Smart Water Project: Inaugurated in Manimajra (August 2024) with 22 km of new pipelines, smart meters, and dual reservoirs to ensure round-the-clock supply for 1 lakh residents1.
Groundwater Recharge: Trench-cum-recharge wells (depth ~40m) and rooftop rainwater harvesting systems deployed, including projects at Panjab University and Leisure Valley5.
Infrastructure Upgrades: Smart City Mission initiatives focus on modernizing filtration plants, replacing aging pipelines, and reducing leakage costs for consumers16.
Policy Enforcement: Strict regulations under Water Supply Bye-Laws bar private tubewells, centralizing supply through government-managed systems5.
Future Plans:
Expanded 24×7 Coverage: Chandigarh Administration aims citywide implementation, prioritizing villages and underserved sectors6.
Polluted Waterbody Restoration: Action plans target rejuvenation of degraded water bodies through desilting and ecosystem rehabilitation7.
Measures to Restore Water Supply in Chandigarh:
