Machines Worth Rs 14.30 Crore to Boost Sanitation and Sewage in Seven Districts
Punjab Newsline, Sangrur, February 22-
Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday flagged off 216 state-of-the-art machines including super suction-cum-jetting machines to give a push to the cleaning of sewage lines in seven districts ensuring better sanitation across cities.
Addressing the gathering at Ranbir College after the flagging off ceremony, the Chief Minister stated that these machines purchased at a cost of Rs 14.30 crore, will be deployed in seven districts including Sangrur, Barnala, Bathinda, Malerkotla, Mansa, Patiala and Fatehgarh Sahib. He further announced that 730 additional machines have been procured at a cost of Rs 40 crore to improve sanitation facilities in various cities across the state.
The Chief Minister emphasized that these ultra-modern super suction-cum-jetting machines will significantly aid in cleaning sewage lines in urban areas. He highlighted that with the introduction of these machines, sanitation workers will no longer need to enter manholes manually as they will be trained to operate the equipments efficiently. Bhagwant Singh Mann stated that these advanced machines will effectively address sewage-related issues bringing much-needed relief to city residents.