Energy Minister Anil Vij Constitutes Five-Member Committee and Sets Up War Room to Streamline Arrangements in Ambala Cantonment Industrial Area

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Committee to Coordinate with Departments Until All Arrangements Are Restored: Vij
Orders Intensive Cleaning, Spraying of Disinfectants, and Restoration of Drinking Water and Power Supply: Vij

Chandigarh, September 13, 2025

Haryana’s Energy, Transport & Labour Minister, Sh. Anil Vij, today announced the formation of a five-member committee to improve infrastructure and services in the Ambala Cantonment Industrial Area. He also directed the establishment of a dedicated War Room within the industrial premises to monitor and coordinate all arrangements until normalcy is restored.

The War Room, set up in a factory unit, will include officials from HSIIDC, Public Health Department, Power Discom, Municipal Council, and Police. Representatives of the Industrial Area, Sh. Subhash Dhiman, Sh. Gopi Sehgal, Sh. Kamaljit Jain, Sh. Kapil Verma, and Sh. Akhil Gupta have also been included into the committee. They will work in close coordination with concerned departments to ensure prompt resolution of issues.

During his inspection visit to the Industrial Area earlier today, Sh. Vij ordered an intensive cleaning campaign and large-scale spraying of disinfectants. He instructed Municipal Council officials to deploy maximum manpower and resources to carry out cleanliness drives on a war footing. He also directed immediate restoration of drinking water and uninterrupted power supply.

To address waterlogging, Sh. Vij ordered the Public Health Department to deploy a Super Sucker Machine for drainage. He personally inspected its working upon arrival and confirmed its proper functioning before leaving the site. Calling the Industrial Area “the lifeline of the entire city,” the Minister stressed its importance as a hub for thousands of livelihoods. He directed sanitation workers to ensure no corner is left untreated, with oil spraying and lime application to prevent waterborne diseases. He further encouraged factory owners to permit spraying inside their premises, and assured that sufficient sanitation staff will be deployed so factories can resume operations without delay.

Highlighting long-term solutions, Sh. Vij instructed HSIIDC officials to prepare a blueprint for laying stormwater drainage lines in the Industrial Area, similar to those implemented in Ambala Cantt. Sadar Bazaar, to prevent future waterlogging. He also inspected Labhex K.K. International factory to assess damages caused by recent flooding.In addition, Sh. Vij directed the Ambala Deputy Commissioner to address industrialists’ concerns related to insurance claims. He asked the DC to hold a joint meeting with insurance company representatives and Industrial Area members to ensure timely redressal of grievances.

Prominent industrial representatives, BJP functionaries, and senior officials including Sh. Subhash Dhiman, Sh. Gopi Sehgal, Sh. Kamaljit Jain, Sh. Kapil Verma, Sh. Akhil Gupta, Sh. Ajay Baveja, Sh. Fakir Chand Saini, Executive Engineer Sh. Harbhajan Singh, Executive Engineer Sh. Baldev Singh, and DSP Ramesh Kumar were present during the inspection visit.