Four years on, Mohali’s tertiary water plan still stuck on paper

Four years after repeated discussions between the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) and the Municipal Corporation (MC), the Mohali tertiary water plan still lacks an operational system to supply non‑potable water, keeping the city heavily reliant on groundwater for horticulture and flushing.

The tertiary water plan, which aims to provide non‑potable water for irrigation and flushing, remains stuck on paper with no concrete implementation steps launched.

Discussions continue without progress

GMADA and MC have held multiple talks over the past four years, but no functional water distribution network has been created, leaving the plan unimplemented.

The continued reliance on groundwater for horticulture and flushing shows that the plan has not been implemented.

Why the delay matters

Without a reliable non‑potable water source, Mohali’s horticultural activities and public flushing infrastructure remain dependent on finite groundwater reserves, affecting long‑term water security.

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