31 Community Sanitary Complexes To Be Built In Ludhiana – Adc Dr Harjinder Singh Bedi

ADC reviews development works under District Water and Sanitation Mission

To enhance sanitation for residents in the rural areas of the district, 31 “Community Sanitary Complexes” are being constructed in various villages in Ludhiana.
Dr. Harjinder Singh Bedi, the ADC (Rural Development) of Ludhiana, reviewed the progress of works initiated under the District Water and Sanitation Mission. He explained that the complexes will be centrally located to ensure accessibility for all villagers, particularly addressing the sanitation needs of households that do not have individual latrines. Additionally, these complexes will accommodate passersby and people attending public gatherings, effectively eliminating open defecation.
Bedi emphasized that providing adequate sanitation access is crucial for maintaining dignity, social status, privacy, and safety. It also plays a vital role in improving health and reducing mortality rates. He mentioned that under the second phase of the Swachh Bharat Mission-II, a total of 114 Community Sanitary Complexes had been planned, and of these, 86 have been completed. Furthermore, effective signage, including wall paintings, will be utilized to raise awareness about the importance of using toilets and abstaining from open defecation in villages.
The ADC also assessed the progress of 187 Solid Waste Management (SWM) projects and 25 Liquid Waste Management (LWM) projects. He announced that a Plastic Waste Management project will soon be initiated in the Ghudani Khurd and Sidhwan Bet villages. Additionally, a Gobardhan biogas plant with a capacity of 100-cubic meter is being set up in the Bhaini Sahib block.
Bedi instructed officials to complete these projects within the designated timeframe to benefit the community.
Executive Engineer Gagandeep Singh and officials from other departments were also present at the meeting.