A fresh chapter of progress has begun in Bathinda as the city witnesses a major boost to its water infrastructure. The ₹26 crore water supply projects launched under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann reflect a clear commitment to improving everyday life for citizens. Implemented under AMRUT 2.0, this initiative highlights the Mann government’s focus on ensuring that essential services like clean drinking water reach every household.
For a long time, many neighbourhoods in Bathinda have struggled with irregular supply and poor-quality water. Dry taps and contaminated water have not only caused inconvenience but have also affected people’s dignity and health. These projects aim to change that reality by reinforcing the idea that access to safe water is a basic right, one the state government is determined to safeguard.
Residents received a sense of long-awaited relief when Bathinda Mayor Padamjeet Singh Mehta laid the foundation stone for the new water supply system in Amarpura Basti. Designed under the AMRUT 2.0 framework, the project focuses on long-term sustainability through modern infrastructure and efficient water management. By adopting advanced technology for distribution and conservation, the system is expected to serve not just present needs but also future generations.
Sharing details of the project, Mayor Mehta explained that areas such as Model Town Phase 4 and 5 and Amarpura Basti, where residents earlier depended on borrowed water, will now see a permanent solution. Two overhead water tanks, each with a capacity of two lakh gallons, will be constructed in these localities. In addition, around 63,000 metres of new pipelines will be laid, bringing fresh water connections to nearly 8,600 homes and benefiting close to 35,000 residents directly.
The mayor expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Mann and Local Bodies Minister Ravjot Singh for prioritising Bathinda’s infrastructure needs. He noted that the government is working with urgency to address civic issues across Punjab and that this project marks a turning point for localities that have endured water shortages for years.
Beyond convenience, the investment is expected to significantly improve public health in Bathinda. A steady supply of clean water will help reduce the spread of water-borne diseases such as typhoid and dysentery. Better health outcomes, especially for children, mean stronger physical and mental development and lower medical expenses for families in the long run.
Projects like this also play a vital role in strengthening trust between citizens and the government. This initiative goes beyond administrative action and reflects a genuine service-oriented approach, reassuring residents that their concerns are being addressed with seriousness and care.
The ₹26 crore investment places Bathinda firmly on the path to becoming a water-secure city. More importantly, it signals the beginning of broader efforts to position Punjab among the country’s most developed and well-equipped states. The project stands as a source of pride for Bathinda and a model for similar initiatives across the state.
By prioritising fundamental needs, the Mann government has shown that development is not just about infrastructure, but about investing in people’s well-being and confidence. The real measure of this project lies in healthier families, relieved households, and the renewed hope of citizens who can now look forward to a more secure and dignified future.
