Minister Commends Engineers for Swift Restoration of Tawi Filtration Plant
JAMMU: In a bid to ensure safe and reliable drinking water for the residents of Jammu province, Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment, and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, chaired a meeting to review the progress of water supply restoration efforts.
The discussion centered on the restoration of critical water infrastructure severely affected by recent flash floods, continuous rainfall, and widespread landslides. During the meeting, the Minister reviewed the status of key water supply installations in Jammu city and lauded the tireless efforts of Jal Shakti Department staff and engineers.
Rana specifically commended the team for successfully restoring operations at the Tawi Filtration Plant in Dhounthly, which resumed functioning late last night. He emphasized that potable water from the plant should reach areas including Panjthirthi, Mubarak Mandi, Ustad Mohalla, Kachi Chowani, Jain Bazar, Zulaka Mohalla, and surrounding localities.
The meeting also examined the condition of the 600 mm diameter rising main from Sitlee to Lohar, which had suffered significant damage. The Minister directed engineers to expedite restoration work to ensure full resumption of water supply. Residents in Janipur, Roopnagar, Bantalab, Keran Swarn Vihar, Muthi, and Indra Colony, who experienced intermittent supply due to the calamity, were assured prompt restoration.
Regarding the Sitlee-Manda rising main, a critical supply line serving Old City, New Plot Rehari, Bakshi Nagar, and nearby areas, Rana instructed engineering teams to operate round the clock to restore its full functionality.
He was also updated on the status of tube wells across Jammu, with 240 out of 255 currently operational. Restoration of the remaining 15 tube wells has been prioritized and is expected to be completed within two days.
To address immediate water needs in the most affected zones, the Minister ordered the deployment of 90 water tankers. Additionally, he directed the department to establish a dedicated 24/7 control room to respond promptly to public grievances and complaints.
Rana reaffirmed the government’s commitment to alleviating hardships faced by Jammu’s residents and restoring normalcy at the earliest.
