Punjab Government Rolls Out Program to Ensure Safe Drinking Water

News Desk

Islamabad: The Punjab government, following the vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has launched major efforts to eliminate saline and arsenic contamination from water and provide safe drinking water throughout Punjab.

A detailed summary of the Chief Minister Punjab Clean Water Program has been submitted to the Planning and Development Department for approval.

According to a spokesperson from the Housing Department, the program will involve installing water filtration plants, bottling units, and a SCADA-based monitoring system. In its initial phase, clean and safe water will be supplied to 14 districts, including Rahim Yar Khan, Rajanpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Layyah, Muzaffargarh, Kot Addu, Bhakkar, Mianwali, Khushab, Talagang, Chakwal, Jhelum, Rawalpindi, and Attock.

The spokesperson also noted that district administrations will assist in identifying appropriate locations, with filtration plants planned for schools, basic health units, police stations, madrassas, and other government facilities. Additionally, a central control room will be established under the SCADA system to ensure efficient monitoring.

Guided by the clear directives of CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif, this groundbreaking initiative seeks to transform unsafe water into safe, drinkable water, directly tackling one of Punjab’s most critical public health issues.