DC, Municipal Commissioner and other officials inspect Rajindra Lake; Citizens urged not to throw garbage into rivers, canals, and drains
Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ May 6,2025
Reaffirming its commitment to water conservation, the Patiala District Administration is actively working to clean and restore the district’s rivers, canals, tributaries, drains, and ponds — which are vital to our collective future. A coordinated effort is underway between departments to renovate Rajindra Lake, Badi Nadi, Chhoti Nadi, and various village ponds.
Deputy Commissioner Patiala Dr. Preeti Yadav, along with Municipal Commissioner Paramvir Singh and officials from the Public Works, Drainage, Fisheries, and other departments, visited Rajindra Lake today to review the preparations for resuming the long-pending restoration work.
Dr. Preeti Yadav informed that the project has been approved by the Punjab Government, and tenders for restoring the Rajindra Tank will be floated this week. A multi-departmental expert committee, led by the Superintending Engineer of the Municipal Corporation, has been constituted to ensure permanent water filling and sustainable rejuvenation of the lake.
The Deputy Commissioner further stated that the cleaning and lining work of Badi Nadi and Chhoti Nadi is in its final stages, pending final clearance from the Central Government’s Forest and Wildlife Department. Once the NoC is received, the remaining work in the Bir area will commence without delay.
She also highlighted ongoing efforts under MGNREGA to de-silt and de-water 1,204 village ponds across the district.
Drainage department officials shared that a new three-foot-wide concrete pipeline is being installed from Maharani Club to channel water from the Bhakra Canal into Rajindra Lake, replacing the old, damaged pipe system. Plans also include desilting the lakebed, building walking paths, and installing permanent fountains to ensure water remains clean and free from weeds.
Dr. Preeti Yadav emphasized that, in line with the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Rajindra Tank is being developed into a scenic tourist destination for residents and visitors alike. She assured that the project will be reviewed daily to ensure timely completion.
Appealing to the public, the Deputy Commissioner urged residents not to dump garbage into canals, rivers, or drains, reiterating that “our water sources are our future, and protecting them is our shared responsibility.”
DC, Municipal Commissioner and other officials inspect Rajindra Lake; Citizens urged not to throw garbage into rivers, canals, and drains. Among those present during the visit were Joint Commissioner Babandeep Singh Walia, Superintending Engineer Harkiran Singh, PWD Executive Engineer Piyush Agarwal, Drainage Executive Engineer Pratham Gambhir, Deputy Director Fisheries Karamjit Singh, and Horticulture Executive Engineer Surjit Singh.
