SRINAGAR: In a significant initiative aimed at strengthening water supply infrastructure and enhancing civic service delivery, Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC),  Faz Lul Haseeb, today flagged off four newly inducted high-capacity water tankers for the Water Works Division at the SMC Headquarters, Karan Nagar.

The newly added tankers, each with a carrying capacity of 10,000 litres, have been procured to augment the Corporation’s water distribution network and improve its capacity to respond effectively to water supply requirements across the city. The induction of these tankers marks a major step towards ensuring reliable access to potable water, particularly in areas facing supply constraints and during periods of heightened demand.

Speaking on the occasion, the Commissioner said that the provision of safe and adequate drinking water remains one of the core responsibilities of the Corporation. He noted that the addition of the new tankers would significantly enhance the operational efficiency of the Water Works Division, enabling quicker response to public needs and ensuring timely water supply to residents across Srinagar.

Highlighting the importance of the initiative, Faz Lul Haseeb stated that the strengthened fleet assumes special significance in view of the ongoing Muharram observances and the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026. He said that these major religious occasions witness large congregations and increased demand for civic amenities, particularly drinking water. The newly inducted tankers will play a crucial role in ensuring uninterrupted water supply along procession routes, congregation venues, transit camps, and other important locations associated with these events.

The Commissioner further emphasized that the initiative reflects SMC’s proactive and citizen-centric approach towards improving urban infrastructure, strengthening emergency preparedness, and delivering efficient public services. He reiterated the Corporation’s commitment to ensuring that all necessary arrangements are put in place to facilitate smooth conduct of major religious events while maintaining uninterrupted civic services for the general public.

The flag-off ceremony was attended by senior officers of Srinagar Municipal Corporation, officials of the Water Works Division, and other concerned functionaries, who reaffirmed their commitment to providing efficient, responsive, and uninterrupted civic services to the people of Srinagar.

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