Buddha Nullah’s Pollution To Be Tackled With Permanent Solution, No Compromise On People’s Right To Clean Water & Healthy Environment: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

Chandigarh, October 31, 2026: Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday asserted that his government will not allow public health and the environment to be held hostage to pollution, declaring that finding a permanent solution to the long-pending problem of Buddha Nullah in Ludhiana is among the government’s top priorities. Announcing a special high-level committee under the leadership of environmentalist and Rajya Sabha MP Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal, the Chief Minister directed it to submit a comprehensive report within 15 days to ensure concrete and time-bound action to restore the historic water body.
Chairing a high-level meeting to review the prevailing situation of Buddha Nullah, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the government is determined to free this historic water body from pollution and restore its pristine glory. He said, “The people of Punjab have every right to clean water and a pollution-free environment. These are not privileges but fundamental rights of every citizen, and no compromise will be made on them. The government will not allow the health of people and the environment to be held hostage to pollution.”
Taking a decisive step towards resolving the long-standing issue, the Chief Minister announced the constitution of a special high-level committee comprising environmentalist and Rajya Sabha MP Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal, Secretary Local Government, representatives of the Industries Department, Punjab Pollution Control Board, Ludhiana Police, two representatives of the Dairy Complex and other concerned stakeholders.
Directing the committee to submit its comprehensive report within 15 days, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “The problem of Buddha Nullah cannot be resolved through temporary measures or superficial interventions. It requires a comprehensive, coordinated and permanent solution backed by strong political will. The committee must hold detailed consultations with local residents, industrialists, representatives of the dairy sector and administrative officials to examine every aspect of the problem and recommend concrete measures.”
The Chief Minister said that the people of Punjab cannot be made to pay the price for pollution caused by irresponsible practices. He said that the contamination of Buddha Nullah has serious implications for public health and the environment, making its restoration an urgent priority for Ludhiana and surrounding areas.
Emphasising the government’s commitment to addressing the issue in a time-bound manner, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Government departments, industrial units and all other stakeholders must work together to ensure that untreated waste and pollution do not enter our water bodies. The committee must go beyond merely identifying the problems and recommend practical, implementable and time-bound measures that can deliver a lasting solution.”
Reiterating his government’s commitment to transforming Punjab into a clean, green and healthy state, the Chief Minister said that protecting water resources is not merely the responsibility of the government but a collective obligation towards future generations.
During the meeting, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann held detailed discussions with senior administrative officers regarding the present condition of Buddha Nullah and the measures required to eliminate pollution and restore the water body.
Rajya Sabha MP Baba Balbir Singh Seechewal, Chief Secretary KAP Sinha, CMD Powercom Gurkirat Kirpal Singh, Secretary Water Resources Krishan Kumar, Secretary Environment and Science and Technology K.K. Yadav, Secretary Local Government Ghanshyam Thori, Secretary Agriculture Arshdeep Singh Thind, Deputy Commissioner Ludhiana Himanshu Jain, Commissioner of Police Ludhiana Swapan Sharma and other senior officials were also present.