Chandigarh, December 30, 2024: The Punjab government has made significant strides in enhancing the state’s sewage treatment capabilities, Local Government Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh announced today. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the sewage treatment capacity has increased from 2142 MLD (million liters per day) to 2634.15 MLD this year with the addition of 492.15 MLD.
Dr. Singh further revealed that 52 new Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) are currently being built across Punjab, which will add a combined 607 MLD to the sewage treatment capacity at an estimated cost of ₹650 crore. These plants are expected to be completed within the next 1-2 years, significantly improving the state’s sewage management infrastructure.
The ongoing expansion of sewage treatment facilities is part of a broader effort by the Punjab government to upgrade urban infrastructure and provide better civic services to the state’s growing urban population. This expansion aims to address rising water treatment demands and ensure cleaner water systems in urban areas.
In addition to the sewage treatment capacity, the state government is undertaking large-scale water supply projects to reduce dependence on groundwater, with major initiatives already operational in cities like Amritsar (440 MLD), Jalandhar (275 MLD), and Patiala (115 MLD). Furthermore, the Ludhiana Water Supply Project, with a capacity of 580 MLD, is soon to begin operations.
Dr. Singh emphasized that urban development works, supported by a ₹450 crore fund allocated for the current financial year, continue to prioritize the improvement of civic amenities across Punjab.
