Chandigarh, April 27:- In a significant step towards strengthening urban water sustainability, Chief Engineer, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh, Sh. Sanjay Arora, today reviewed a comprehensive Water action plan and proposed the establishment of a dedicated City Water Management Cell to spearhead reforms.

The plan outlines a multi-pronged strategy focusing on groundwater regulation, including strict control on private bore-wells and enhanced recharge through wells, percolation pits, and urban wetlands supported by a digital groundwater registry. Emphasis was also laid on revival of natural choes, integration of stormwater with recharge systems, and deployment of smart flood monitoring mechanisms.

Policy reforms such as mandatory rainwater harvesting, water reuse in building bylaws, and incentives for green infrastructure were discussed. The plan also integrates energy-efficient measures, including solarization of water works.

Key initiatives include SCADA-based smart monitoring, AI-driven demand forecasting, and active citizen participation through awareness campaigns and reporting apps.

The city aims to reduce water losses, scale up reuse, and build a resilient, efficient, and future-ready water management system.