RAMNAGAR, Aug 10: An overhead water storage tank with a capacity of 50,000 gallons was today inaugurated at Ramnagar town by Dr. Sunil Bhardwaj,MLA, Ramnagar.
The facility, implemented under the flagship programme of Sh. Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, comes as part of the AMRUT 2.0 scheme to enhance drinking water supply and ensure reliable distribution to surrounding households costing around rupees 9 crores (stage-1) for Ramnagar town.
Launched on October 1, 2021, for five years (2021–26), AMRUT 2.0 aims to ensure universal water supply in all statutory towns of India. The mission is aimed at making cities water secure and self-reliant by developing sustainable and resilient urban infrastructure, stated Dr. Sunil Bhardwaj. He emphasized that such initiatives not only address current water supply and management challenges but also ensure long-term resource conservation, improved public health, and enhanced quality of life for urban residents.
Dr. Sunil Bhardwaj publicly expressed his deep gratitude to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India and Hon’ble MoS, Dr Jitendra Singh highlighting their special concern and commitment towards the welfare, development, and upliftment of smaller and remote towns like Ramnagar. He emphasized that such initiatives reflect the Prime Minister’s vision of ensuring equitable growth and access to essential civic amenities, even in far-flung and less-developed regions, thereby bridging the gap between urban centres and rural or semi-urban areas. Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Hon’ble Member of Parliament for Udhampur and Union Minister of Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, was warmly appreciated and sincerely acknowledged for his unwavering dedication, steadfast commitment, and deep affection towards the Ramnagar constituency.
His consistent support, visionary guidance, and active involvement in addressing local needs have been instrumental in initiating and implementing such projects that significantly enhance the living standards and infrastructure of the region. Many such schemes under the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s flagship programmes, aimed at improving the lifestyle and infrastructure of smaller townships, are currently in the pipeline for Ramnagar constituency. With the keen interest, guidance, and proactive intervention of Dr. Jitendra Singh, MoS more such public amenities and developmental projects are expected to be initiated and completed in the near future, further enhancing the quality of life for local residents, assured Dr. Bhardwaj.
The vast public gathering wholeheartedly acknowledged this initiative and expressed their appreciation by raising enthusiastic slogans in praise of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Dr. Jitendra Singh, celebrating their vision and commitment towards the development of the region. People deeply appreciated the hard-work, dedication and out of box thinking of MLA Ramnagar, Dr Sunil Bhardwaj which is clearly visible in the form of many new small and big projects being implemented on ground. Present among others included Sham Verma, Rajinder Sharma, Desraj, Mohinder Singh, Rakesh Kharka, Vikas Gupta, Kewal Sharma, Dikshant Sharma, Makhan Bandral, Subash Chander, Sunil Sharma, Vikram Singh and other BDCs, Sarpanchs, ward members etc.
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