Moga sarpanch to be special guest at R-Day celebrations in Delhi

A Moga sarpanch has been invited by the Centre to attend the Republic Day celebrations as a special guest at the Red Fort in New Delhi for improving the lives of around 2,700 villagers by ensuring clean water supply and reducing the exploitation of groundwater by households through personal pump sets.

Chuggawan village sarpanch Narinder Kaur’s name was recommended by the state government to the Centre for the honour.

Naridner Kaur managed clean water supply at her village in collaboration with the Water Supply and Sanitation Department.

According to officials, she convinced the villagers to install government water connections and strengthened the village’s supply network, the reliance on which had reduced over the years due to poor quality of water and defunct infrastructure.

Deputy Commissioner Vishesh Sarangal said she also led efforts to improve the village’s infrastructure, including beautifying the waterworks area by constructing a park, which now serves as a recreational spot for residents.

In addition, she initiated the installation of nameplates outside homes, displaying water connection details and bearing the name of the family head.

Monthly meetings with officials and residents helped monitor the water-supply scheme’s smooth functioning, the officer said.

“Her leadership has brought significant improvements to the lives of people in Chuggawan. She has set an example for others by priortising essential services and community welfare,” said Sarnagal.

“It is a great honor to represent Chuggawan and Moga at the Republic Day celebrations. This recognition will motivate me to continue working for the betterment of my village,” said the sarpanch.