PHAGWARA: In a significant move to strengthen civic infrastructure and address the pressing issue of water scarcity, Member of Parliament from Hoshiarpur, Dr. Raj Kumar Chabbewal, on Thursday inaugurated the work on a newly sanctioned tube well in Daddal Mohalla, Phagwara. The project, sanctioned at an estimated cost of ₹20 lakh, is expected to provide much-needed relief to thousands of residents who have been grappling with an acute shortage of drinking water for several months.
The inauguration ceremony was held in the presence of key local leaders and officials, including Phagwara Constituency In-charge Joginder Singh Mann, Aam Aadmi Party’s District President Sardar Sarabjit Singh Lubana, Phagwara Mayor Shri Rampal Uppal, Municipal Commissioner Dr. Akshita Gupta (IAS), SDO Sewerage Board Rajwinder Singh Gill, and Junior Engineer Amit Kumar.
Addressing the gathering, Joginder Singh Mann said that the water crisis had deeply affected several densely populated localities including Daddal Mohalla, Sandhura Devi, Poorbiya Mohalla, and adjacent areas. “Residents have long suffered due to inadequate water supply. The issue was repeatedly brought to the notice of the authorities, and I am pleased to announce that a sustainable and long-term solution has now been initiated, ” he said.
Mann further revealed that the administration has sanctioned the installation of a total of four new tube wells in different parts of the city. Apart from the one in Daddal Mohalla, additional tube wells will be installed in Sandhura Devi, Gujaratis Mohalla, and the Old Tehsil area. The cumulative cost of all four projects is estimated to be ₹67 lakh, and the implementation will be carried out in a phased but time-bound manner to ensure quick relief.
Speaking at the occasion, Dr. Raj Kumar Chabbewal emphasized the Aam Aadmi Party’s focus on transparent, efficient, and people-centric governance. “The government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, is committed to resolving grassroots issues. This initiative is not merely about infrastructure—it is about dignity and quality of life. We will continue to prioritize public welfare, ” he stated. Dr. Chabbewal also assured that funds under the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) would be utilized to fast-track development works deemed urgent by the local population.
Municipal Commissioner Dr. Akshita Gupta noted that steps have already been taken to identify critical areas in Phagwara where infrastructure development is urgently required. “This project will help us bridge a key gap in basic services, and more such initiatives are in the pipeline, ” she said.
The event was also marked by the presence of Deputy Mayor Vicky Sood, Senior Deputy Mayor Tejpal Basra, Harji Mann, Education Coordinator Gurdeep Singh Deepa, Fateh Singh, Municipal Councillor Ravi Sidhu, Balveer Thakur, Samar Gupta, and several other prominent citizens and community representatives.
The residents welcomed the move and expressed hope that the timely implementation of the tube well projects would bring lasting relief. Local civic bodies assured that work would commence without delay and that the administration remains committed to improving water supply, sanitation, and overall urban infrastructure in Phagwara.
This development marks a crucial milestone in the ongoing efforts to revamp basic civic amenities in Phagwara, reaffirming the local administration’s resolve to deliver on its promises and enhance the quality of life for every citizen.