Punjab allocates Rs 507b for water supply, sanitation and rural development

LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 16th Jun, 2026) The government of Punjab has allocated a total of Rs 507 billion development and non-development expenditures for the Water, Sanitation, Urban and Local Development sector in the fiscal year 2026-27.

Of this amount, Rs187.1 billion has been earmarked for development projects aimed at improving infrastructure and expanding essential public services across urban and rural areas of the province.

A major portion of the development budget will support the provision of safe drinking water and sanitation facilities. Under the Saaf Pani Programme, projects worth Rs45 billion are currently being implemented in 18 districts across Punjab to ensure the supply of clean and safe drinking water.

As part of the initiative, more than 5,600 water filtration plants will be installed throughout the province. The government is also digitally geo-tagging all filtration plants to enhance monitoring and transparency. In addition, a dedicated public helpline, 1336, has been established to address complaints and ensure efficient service delivery.

The provincial government is also pursuing rural development through the Model Village Programme, which carries an estimated cost of Rs59 billion. Under the programme, 48 villages in 10 divisions are being transformed into model villages equipped with modern civic amenities and improved infrastructure.