Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, July 29-
Haryana cabinet Minister Dr. Banwari Lal said that during the last about 10 years of the present government, an amount of Rs 1,33,343.36 crore has been spent on creating effective and enduring infrastructure for various drinking water and sewerage schemes in both urban and rural areas of the state.
The Minister further detailed that Rs 575.50 crore has been spent for supply of clean drinking water to citizens through 294 canal water-based projects and 265 tube well-based projects across Haryana. Additionally, 4,861 new tube wells and 1,343 boosting stations have been constructed and become operational, with an investment of Rs 1,508.45 crore.
He said that in 14 large villages across the state, the drinking water supply has been increased from 70 liters to 135 liters per person per day. Additionally, sewerage treatment facilities have been enhanced in 12 villages to prevent the spread of waste and ensure a cleaner environment. Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, efforts have been made to prevent water wastage by installing taps on 18,56,212 water connections in rural areas.
