Shahbaz for rapid implementation of Saaf Pani project

The Chief Minister of Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif said on Monday that future strategy has been evolved for speedy implementation of Saaf Pani Project and provision of clean drinking water in 37 Tehsils of South Punjab in first phase. The programme will be expanded across the province in phases while non-functional water schemes would also be restored.
Shahbaz Sharif expressed these views while presiding over a high level meeting on Monday which reviewed different matters regarding implementation of Khadim-e-Punjab Saaf Pani Programme and took various important decisions for its implementation in future.
The Chief Minister told that now work is being carried out in right direction for provision of potable water's programme implementation. He said that this is an excellent public welfare programme; therefore, it should be forwarded as early as possible. He said that each and every moment regarding implementation of the said programme is precious and we have to compensate the time wasted in the past with hard work and determination. He directed Saaf Pani Company to select best human resource on merit for its capacity-building and added that viable recommendations should be presented for the restoration of non-functional rural water schemes. He said that clean drinking water is the basic right of every citizen and Punjab government is working on this programme to ensure that right. He said that the targets of Saaf Pani Programme have to be achieved within stipulated period and work will have to be carried out vigorously in this regard.
He directed to keep in view future needs while implementing this programme so that there should be room for further expansion. He said that clean drinking water is life which is directly associated with human health and potable water is basic need of every citizen.
Chief Executive Officer of Saaf Pani Company South gave a briefing regarding different models and implementation of the programme. Chairman Saaf Pani Company South Ch Arif Saeed, Chief Secretary, Chairman Planning and Development, Secretary Housing and concerned officials were present on the occasion.