CM promises nonstop water supply in 1,200 Model Villages
She reviewed the progress made on a project to develop 1,200 model villages.
She said on the occasion that round the clock water supply, complete sewage network and waste management and treatment plants would be built in every model village."
She added, "Punjab's model villages will also have paved streets, road rehabilitation, children's parks and tree plantation."
She highlighted, "Houses will be numbered and signboards will also be installed in model villages."
The chief minister was briefed by the authorities concerned on the solar system-powered water supply and sewage system for the model villages.
She was apprised that development projects in 130 villages in the pilot phase have been completed.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif sought a deadline for the early completion of the model village project, and said, "Priority will be determined in the model village project by keeping in mind public needs of the area. Every village will be fully developed under Model Village Project."
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