Chandigarh, November 8: Haryana’s Energy, Transport and Labour Minister, Sh. Anil Vij said that to further improve sanitation facilities in Ambala Cantonment, two Manhole Cleaning Grab Machines have been purchased at a cost of Rs.18.50 lakh for effective cleaning of sewer manholes, especially in narrow lanes where large vehicles cannot access.
Earlier today, Minister Anil Vij flagged off both the newly procured machines from his residence in Ambala Cantt, sending it out for field operation to support the city’s sanitation efforts. Senior officers of the Public Health Engineering Department were also present on the occasion.
Speaking on this occasion, Sh. Vij said that “Two vehicles have been deployed for cleaning sewer lines in narrow streets. These machines will prove extremely useful in areas where larger cleaning vehicles cannot enter. Earlier, cleaning manholes in congested areas used to be a challenge, but now, with the introduction of these compact machines, the process will become faster, safer, and more efficient.”
He further explained that each Manhole Cleaning Grab Machine is equipped with a hydraulic bucket system that lifts sludge and waste from the manhole directly into a fixed bucket mounted on the machine — ensuring that the entire cleaning process is carried out mechanically, without manual intervention. Also present during the flag-off occasion were Executive Engineer Harbhajan Singh from the Public Health Department and other officials.
