A New Flow of Hope: Ludhiana's 24x7 Water Project on Track

The long-awaited 24x7 canal-based water supply project in Ludhiana is now progressing rapidly, offering renewed optimism to residents after more than seven years of anticipation. Designed to reduce the city's reliance on depleting groundwater sources, the project aims to conserve natural aquifers by transitioning to a sustainable surface water system.

At the heart of the initiative is the development of a state-of-the-art water treatment plant (WTP) at Bilga village near Sahnewal. Complementing this are the construction of overhead water storage reservoirs (OHSRs) throughout the city and the installation of a comprehensive pipeline network to deliver treated canal water directly to urban households.

The project is being implemented in two phases and is jointly funded by the World Bank and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), with Phase I civil works estimated at approximately ₹1,300 crore. The first phase focuses on building core infrastructure, including the WTP and main distribution lines, while the second phase will cover the installation of household service connections equipped with water meters to ensure continuous supply.

“Regular meetings of the Project Monitoring Committee (PMC) are being held to review progress and accelerate the laying of supply lines from Bilga to the city. Ground-level inspections are ongoing, and contractors have been instructed to expedite work without compromising on quality,” said a project official.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.