Almora. In a public welfare initiative aimed at providing clean and cool drinking water to residents and visitors, a new water cooler has been installed near Jeevan Jyoti Hospital in Sailakhola Ward. The facility was formally inaugurated by Municipal Commissioner Seema Vishwakarma, who attended the programme as the chief guest.
The water cooler has been established through the efforts of Sailakhola Ward Councillor Bandana Verma. The initiative is expected to benefit local residents as well as pedestrians, shopkeepers, hospital visitors, patients’ attendants and other citizens who pass through the area.
The inauguration programme witnessed the participation of a large number of local residents, including senior citizens, women and other members of the community. Residents appreciated the initiative and thanked Councillor Bandana Verma for taking steps towards improving basic public facilities in the ward.
Speaking on the occasion, Municipal Commissioner Seema Vishwakarma highlighted the importance of public drinking-water facilities in urban areas. She said that providing access to clean drinking water at public places is an important public service, particularly during the summer months when the demand for drinking water increases considerably.
Councillor Bandana Verma said that providing basic civic amenities to residents remains one of her priorities. She explained that the water cooler was installed near Jeevan Jyoti Hospital keeping in mind the needs of local residents and the large number of people who regularly pass through the area.
She said that public facilities become more meaningful when they directly address the everyday needs of citizens. Drinking water is one such basic requirement, and the new water cooler will provide immediate relief to people visiting the area.
Residents attending the programme welcomed the initiative and said that the installation of the water cooler would be particularly helpful during hot weather. They noted that people visiting the hospital, accompanying patients and pedestrians often need access to drinking water. The new facility will provide them with a convenient source of cool drinking water.
A number of women from the ward also participated in the inauguration programme. They appreciated the initiative and said that improving basic facilities at the neighbourhood level can make a significant difference to residents’ daily lives.
Senior citizens present at the event also welcomed the initiative. They expressed the hope that similar efforts would continue in the future to address other civic issues in the ward, including cleanliness, roads, lighting, drinking water and other basic amenities.
Residents also emphasized the importance of maintaining the water cooler properly. They said that regular cleaning and maintenance would be essential to ensure that the facility remains hygienic and useful for the public for a long time.
The programme also became an opportunity for residents to interact with the councillor and municipal officials. Local people appreciated the efforts being made to address public requirements and expressed their willingness to cooperate in maintaining public facilities.
The event was attended by Govind Lal Verma, Jagdish Lal Verma, Dinesh Verma, Kailash Verma, Sushil Sah, Vijaya Sah, Himanshu Sah, Manoj Pawar, Suraj Wadi, Deepak Sah, Abhay Sah, Puran Verma, Atul Verma, Amit Sah, Maharshi, Meetu Verma, Prema Petshali, Rita Bisht, Padma Goswami, Prema Goswami, Munni Verma, Rama Bhatt, Rajesh Sah and several other residents.
Local citizens said that civic amenities such as drinking-water facilities are essential for creating a more convenient and citizen-friendly urban environment. They appreciated the fact that the water cooler has been installed at a location where it can serve both residents and members of the general public.
The inauguration of the facility reflects a community-oriented approach towards improving basic amenities in Sailakhola Ward. Residents expressed hope that similar public welfare initiatives would be undertaken in the future as well.
The newly installed water cooler near Jeevan Jyoti Hospital is expected to provide relief to a large number of people, especially during the summer season. Residents described the initiative as a useful and practical step towards improving public convenience in the area.
The programme concluded with appreciation from local residents for Councillor Bandana Verma’s efforts and the cooperation of the municipal administration. The community expressed optimism that continued coordination between elected representatives, civic officials and residents would help strengthen basic public facilities across the ward.
