Repair of 909 Handpumps Completed in Surajpur District

Raipur : In view of the potential drinking water crisis in rural areas during the summer season, the Surajpur district administration has taken up the repair of water sources, especially handpumps, on a war footing. Under the direction of Collector Mr. S. Jayavardhan, a special handpump repair fortnight was observed from 1st to 15th April 2025, during which a total of 909 handpumps were repaired and made functional.

According to information received from the Public Health Engineering Department, as soon as complaints related to handpumps are received via mobile or the toll-free number, the repair team is immediately dispatched to the site to resolve the issue. The department has ensured that no complaint remains pending for more than three days.

During the repair drive, priority was given to non-functional handpumps in the development blocks of Premnagar, Surajpur, Bhaiyathan, Odgi, Pratappur, and Ramanujnagar. The drive aimed to ensure uninterrupted drinking water supply to rural populations and was carried out on a mission mode.

To report malfunctioning handpumps in the district, villagers can contact the toll-free number 1800-233-0008. Additionally, nodal officers have been appointed for each development block, and residents can directly contact them to lodge complaints:

• Overall Nodal Officer (All Blocks): Mr. Pradeep Khalkho (+91-6265964123)
• Surajpur/Ramanujnagar/Premnagar: Mr. V.K. Mishra (+91-9425254247)
• Bhaiyathan/Pratappur: Mr. D.K. Jain (+91-9425437050)
• Odgi: Mr. A.K. Ekka (+91-9424258483)
• Surajpur (Block-specific): Mr. Amit Rai (+91-7999573705)
• Ramanujnagar: Ms. Radhika Unjan (+91-8224957822)
• Premnagar: Mr. S.K. Patle (+91-8965076171)
• Pratappur: Mr. Vimlesh Singh (+91-9406029939)
• Bhaiyathan: Mr. Gyanesh Mishra (+91-9993889874)
• Odgi: Mr. Avinash Minz (+91-8770586537)
• District-Level Complaints: Mr. Ankit Ekka (+91-9516418776)

Collector Mr. Jayavardhan has instructed the officials to ensure that no rural area faces a drinking water shortage. All nodal officers are to remain active at the gram panchayat level, monitor the handpumps regularly, and ensure prompt repairs whenever needed.