Mission 24/7: Shakroli Water to Reach Shimla This Month

The Shakroli Water Supply Scheme in Shimla, aimed at ensuring round-the-clock drinking water for the city, is nearing completion as it enters its final phase. Implemented by Shimla Jal Prabandhan Nigam Limited (SJPNL), the project is expected to begin lifting water later this month, with initial pumping to the Sanjauli reservoir for onward distribution across the city.

Although originally scheduled for completion by 2025, the project experienced delays but achieved a significant milestone with a successful trial run conducted in November 2025. Once fully operational, the scheme will augment Shimla’s water supply by 67 million litres per day (MLD), helping to ease the city’s long-standing water scarcity. Water is being sourced from the Sutlej River at Shakroli village through a 24-kilometre pipeline supported by three pumping stations. At present, Shimla’s daily water demand stands at approximately 45 to 48 MLD.

SJPNL Managing Director Virender Thakur said the project is almost complete and will soon be made operational. He added that initial water treatment will involve chlorination, with ozonation to be introduced later to further enhance water quality.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.