CHANDIGARH: The High-Level Committee (HLC) for the Rejuvenation of Buddha Dariya has reported substantial progress toward restoring the ecological health of the water body. As per the review conducted recently, nearly 90% of the decisions taken during the July–August 2025 meetings have been implemented.
The HLC was constituted by the Government of Punjab through notification dated July 14, 2025. It is chaired by Sh. Sanjeev Arora Minister for Industries & Commerce, Punjab, with the Chief Secretary, Punjab, as Vice-Chairperson. Senior officials from the Departments of Local Government, Water Resources, Science & Technology, PPCB, PEDA, PWD (B&R), PDC, IIT Ropar, and the Deputy Commissioner and Municipal Commissioner of Ludhiana are members—ensuring political leadership, administrative authority, and technical expertise.
Key Achievements from July to October 2025 are as Infrastructure Upgradation project amounting to Rs. 650/- crore has been completed. Gaughat Intermediate Pumping Station is now fully operational. Slope and drainage issues at critical points resolved through continuous monitoring. NIH Roorkee study confirms no under-capacity in existing STPs.
Disclosing on Cow Dung & Dairy Waste Management, Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora added that 100% implementation of zero-discharge policy has been adopted. Door-to-door collection is operational across Municipal limits. Long-term management partner being onboarded through RFP; award expected by end of November 2025. 21 illegal discharge points identified and FIRs registered after a joint departmental walking survey.