LAHORE: All active machinery and staff of the municipal corporations of all districts have been transferred to WASA’s disposal.
This was disclosed during a meeting chaired by Punjab Housing and Urban Development Minister Bilal Yasin on Friday.
The Managing Directors (MDs) of WASA Lahore, Sargodha, Jhang, Sahiwal, Okara, and Sialkot were also present, while the MDs of Hafizabad, Jhelum, Rahim Yar Khan, DG Khan, and Bahawalpur participated via video link.
The meeting discussed the establishment of new Water and Sanitation Agencies (WASA) in 13 districts, the challenges being faced, and the available resources.
Matters including central offices, central complaint management, and the formation of the Board of Management were also discussed.
On this occasion, WASA Punjab DG Tayyab Fareed gave a detailed briefing.
While addressing the meeting, the Minister stated that in view of the current situation, all WASAs should continue the desilting campaign at a fast pace. He added that, as per the directives of the Punjab Chief Minister, the provision of resources on a priority basis will be ensured.
He emphasised that the timely redressal of public grievances is the foremost responsibility of the officers, adding that awareness campaigns about the establishment and functioning of new WASAs are the need of the hour.
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