Punjab starts 24-hour toll-free helpline to fight water woes
Chandigarh, Nov 25 (IANS) Punjab Wednesday started a 24-hour toll-free line for registration of complaints regarding supply of potable water in the rural areas.
A state government spokesman said the 24-hour Complaints Redressal Centre has been set up in Mohali to deal with the complaints of poor and erratic water supply.
The spokesman added that the toll-free number (1800-180-2468) can be called from any public call office (PCO).
The complaints can be registered in Punjabi, Hindi or English.
On registration of complaint, every consumer would be given a number and the concerned water supply division would be immediately directed to rectify the fault, he said.
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