New Water Supply Scheme Launched in Bhatiyat Constituency

Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania has inaugurated the Kuna–Chaltuni–Bhith–Balera Water Supply Scheme in Bhatiyat, aimed at providing clean drinking water to nearly 2,791 residents across 18 villages. The scheme, costing ₹45 lakh, is part of a broader commitment by the state government to enhance infrastructure in remote areas. Pathania highlighted significant investments in road construction and ongoing projects by the Jal Shakti Department, totaling ₹900 crore. The event also included community support initiatives, showcasing the government's dedication to local development. Read on to discover more about this impactful initiative.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 15, 2026, 19:26 IST

Inauguration of Water Supply Scheme

Subhash Mahajan
Chamba
The Assembly Speaker, Kuldeep Singh Pathania, has officially launched the Kuna–Chaltuni–Bhith–Balera Water Supply Scheme in the Gram Panchayat of Balera, located in the Bhatiyat constituency. This scheme, which has been reconstructed and expanded at a cost of ₹45 lakh, aims to deliver clean drinking water to approximately 2,791 residents across 18 villages within the Balera, Nainikhad, and Jihunta panchayats.

Commitment to Infrastructure Development

During a public meeting in Bhith village, Pathania reiterated the state government's dedication to providing essential services in remote and challenging areas, including infrastructure for roads, healthcare, education, and drinking water. He pointed out that in the last four years, significant investments have been made to enhance infrastructure in Bhatiyat, with ₹180 crore allocated for road construction and an additional ₹273 crore in ongoing projects. By the end of the current government's term, it is anticipated that nearly ₹500 crore will be spent solely on road development.

Ongoing and Future Projects

Pathania mentioned that the Jal Shakti Department is working on several initiatives worth ₹900 crore, expected to be completed by June 2027. Out of this, ₹174 crore has already been completed, and ₹365 crore is currently in progress. Additionally, proposals totaling ₹564 crore have received approval. He acknowledged the special support from Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu for prioritizing development in Bhatiyat, which encompasses roads, water supply, education, electricity, health, and social services.

Community Engagement and Support

At the event, Pathania also announced the transfer of a vacant primary school building to the Navbharat Yuvak Mandal Bhith and provided a grant of ₹25,000 to the local Mahila Mandal. He assured that the requests for link roads and other development initiatives raised by panchayat representatives would be addressed.

The Speaker received a warm welcome from the villagers and was honored by local leaders, officials from the Jal Shakti Department, and various community organizations.