After Ensuring Tap Water to Every Household, Haryana Now Focuses on Saving Every Drop- Cabinet Minister

Chandigarh, September 3 – Haryana Public Health Engineering Minister Sh. Ranbir Gangwa said that after ensuring clean drinking water supply to every household in the State, the government is now laying special emphasis on water conservation, preventing wastage and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the water supply system. Keeping in view the growing population and future water requirements, the State is also accelerating efforts towards water conservation and reuse.

The Cabinet Minister said this while presenting Haryana’s initiatives in water supply, water conservation and sewerage at the two-day departmental summit of the Ministry of Jal Shakti in New Delhi.

Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Sh. C.R. Patil, along with ministers and senior officers of departments dealing with water and drinking water from across the country, participated in the summit.

The summit deliberated on water availability in the States, water conservation, efficient management of drinking water schemes and future water requirements. Sh. Ranbir Gangwa said such summits provide States with a valuable opportunity to learn from each other’s best practices and collectively find solutions to water-related challenges.

*Tap Water Supply to Every Rural Household Achieved*

Sh. Ranbir Gangwa said Haryana has completed the task of providing tap water supply to rural households and the government is now focusing on sustaining and further strengthening the system.

He said recharge wells are being installed in dark zones to conserve groundwater. Of the 31 recharge wells sanctioned, 26 have been installed and 12 have become operational. In addition, plans are underway to convert around 235 old and abandoned tubewells into recharge wells so that rainwater can be channelled into the ground.

*Saving Water Today Will Secure the Needs of Future Generations*

Sh. Ranbir Gangwa said treated water from sewage treatment plants is being put to productive use rather than being allowed to go waste. It is being utilised for agriculture, horticulture, industry, construction activities and thermal power plants.

At present, around 655 MLD of treated water is being reused in the State, and efforts are underway to achieve 100 per cent reuse by March 2031.

He said community participation is being enhanced under the O&M Policy-2026 to ensure the long-term sustainability of water supply schemes. Gram Panchayats and Village Water and Sanitation Committees are being entrusted with responsibility for managing day-to-day water supply operations, while the Department will provide technical support. So far, 1,486 Gram Panchayats have signed MoUs in this regard.

*Urban-Like Amenities in Large Villages*

Sh. Ranbir Gangwa said work is underway under the Mahagram Scheme to provide water supply and sewerage facilities on the lines of urban areas in villages with a population of more than 10,000.

A total of 132 villages have been covered under the scheme. Work has been completed in 27 villages, while it is underway in 31 villages.

*Metering to Help Monitor and Curb Water Wastage*

He said emphasis is also being laid on metering to prevent water wastage and encourage people to use water according to their requirements. Preparations are underway to install meters in rural and urban areas under the Metering-as-a-Service model. This will enable better monitoring of water consumption, supply and pressure.

*Prompt Action on Water Supply Complaints*

Sh. Ranbir Gangwa said departmental officers have been directed to continuously monitor water supply during the summer months and ensure prompt action on complaints. Action Taken Reports on issues received through WhatsApp groups of departmental officers are reviewed daily.

Complaints received through the Department’s toll-free helpline 1800-180-56781 are also being resolved expeditiously.

*Focus on Preventing Waterlogging during Monsoon*

The Minister said drains and sewerage networks in 89 cities were cleaned and monitored to address waterlogging during the monsoon. Dewatering pumps and generators have also been kept ready.

As a result of these efforts, the time taken for drainage of accumulated water has been reduced by 30 to 40 per cent at several locations.

He said work is also underway on Ranney wells and new water supply schemes to address water-related problems in several parts of southern Haryana. These schemes will benefit a large number of villages in areas including Palwal, Nuh, Hathin and Ferozepur Jhirka.

Sh. Ranbir Gangwa said the government endeavours to ensure that people across the State continue to receive clean and adequate water, every drop of water is utilised judiciously, and people do not face water scarcity in the years ahead.

Ranbir Gangwa expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister, Says Summit Gives States New Direction on Water Conservation

Expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Jal Shakti Sh. C.R. Patil, Sh. Ranbir Gangwa said the summit provided States an opportunity to collectively deliberate on future water-related challenges and learn from each other’s best practices.

He appreciated Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi’s vision of preparing States for future water requirements and promoting water-saving technologies in view of the growing water demand.

Sh. Ranbir Gangwa also appreciated Union Minister for Jal Shakti Sh. C.R. Patil’s emphasis on transforming water conservation into a people’s movement, protecting drinking water sources, expediting water-related works and ensuring efficient management of village water supply schemes.

He said the summit facilitated an exchange of ideas and best practices among States, providing a clear direction for further strengthening efforts in the water sector.