Union Minister Launches 24×7 Water Supply Project in Manimajra, Chandigarh

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Union Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 24×7 Water Supply Project at Manimajra, Chandigarh on August 4, 2024.

An Overview of the News

• The event was attended by Gulab Chand Kataria, Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh.

Project Detail:

• Completed at a cost of approximately Rs 75 crore, with Rs 85 crore allocated for 15 years of maintenance.

• The project covers 22 kilometers of water supply pipeline across 855 acres, benefiting over 1 lakh residents.

• Two large underground water reservoirs have been established, each with a capacity of 2 Million Gallons per Day (MGPD) to ensure 24-hour water availability.

• Smart meters have been installed to detect any water leakage early, with the cost of leakage no longer being borne by the consumers.

• A Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) pump has been installed to maintain optimal water pressure.

About Chandigarh

• Formation: 7 October 1953

• Capital: Chandigarh

• Districts: 1

• Administrator: Gulab Chand Kataria

• Chief Secretary: Rajeev Verma, IAS

• Lok Sabha Seats: 1

• Symbols

  • Bird: Indian grey hornbill

  • Flower: Dhak

  • Fruit: Mango

  • Mammal: Indian grey mongoose

  • Tree: Mangifera indica