₹5,912 Crore Allocated to Upgrade Drinking Water and Sanitation Systems
Chandigarh : To make Haryana a state with improved drinking water and sewerage facilities, the government has allocated ₹5,912.02 crore for the Public Health Department this year. Addressing the Vidhan Sabha, Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini stated that clean drinking water and a strong sewerage system are directly linked to public health and that no compromise will be made in this regard.
He informed that this allocation is 8.10 percent higher than last year’s revised estimate of ₹5,469.22 crore. The government has resolved to significantly upgrade water supply and wastewater management infrastructure.
Focusing on rural areas, he said that under the Mahagram Yojana, drinking water supply in 10 large villages — Gangwa, Pharal, Fatehpur, Siswal, Siwan, Dhand, Dalalana, Chulkana, Dhoj, and Jamalpur — will be increased from 55 litres per person per day to 135 litres per person per day. He emphasized that villages should receive facilities comparable to those in cities.
For urban areas, the Chief Minister announced the laying of 150 kilometers of new sewer lines. He said in many cities, old sewer lines are unable to handle the load, making both expansion and renovation necessary.
Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini also outlined clear targets regarding the use of treated water. He stated that the use of treated wastewater will be increased in industries, power plants, and irrigation. The government has set a target of achieving 100 percent use of recycled water for non-potable purposes by December 31, 2028.
He further informed that there are 4,134 water works tanks in the state. In several places, rising groundwater levels have affected these structures. Therefore, 446 tanks have been identified for conversion to RCC lining. During 2026–27, 44 tanks in Hisar, Rohtak, Jhajjar, Bhiwani, and Charkhi Dadri districts will be converted to RCC lining