Panchkula to soon receive drinking water supply from Kaushalya Dam; CM orders urgent repairs

Chandigarh, October 23, 2025:

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini directed officials to immediately repair the damaged pipeline carrying drinking water from Kaushalya Dam to Panchkula, prioritizing early restoration of supply to city sectors and reducing reliance on tube wells. Chairing a review on comprehensive dam safety, he said the work must be executed on priority so Panchkula receives sustained, treated surface water.

The Chief Minister instructed the Haryana Urban Development Authority (HSVP) to allot 10–12 acres to the Public Health Engineering Department for a clean water storage facility in the Pinjore–Kalka area to enable dependable supply from Kaushalya Dam to local residents. H

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