In a remarkable act of dedication and bravery, three employees of the Jal Shakti Department in Lahaul and Spiti district, Himachal Pradesh, have won the admiration of locals for their tireless efforts to restore drinking water supply to the remote village of Hinsa.
Despite facing extreme winter conditions, Sunil Pandit, Chattar Singh, and Jitender displayed unparalleled courage as they worked under freezing temperatures to ensure the supply of potable water to the village.
The trio faced the daunting challenge of repairing the water supply system in freezing cold, where the temperatures reached sub-zero levels.
The water they worked with was icy and stagnant, but they continued undeterred, even at the risk of their own safety.
Their determination has earned them widespread recognition, and videos of their work have gone viral on social media, garnering praise from the public.
Norboo Tsering, a local resident, expressed deep appreciation for the team’s efforts, remarking, “If every individual, whether from government or non-government sectors, worked with such honesty and dedication, not only Lahaul but the entire nation could flourish.
However, most people are preoccupied with personal gains.”
Social media users also weighed in on their extraordinary act of service. One user, Serizava, commented, “Though this work is commendable, it’s important to take care of one’s health as well.
Life is precious, and such extreme dedication is not recommended. However, I salute these unsung heroes of the Jal Shakti Department.”
Ashok Kumar, another netizen, echoed the sentiment of respect, stating, “We strongly demand that these hardworking individuals be honored on Republic Day, January 26, for their unrelenting dedication.
” Meanwhile, Tenzin Wangial Rumba suggested that the district administration should reward these employees and promote them for their exceptional commitment to duty.
Hira Lal, another observer, emphasised that these workers deserve official recognition, stating, “Such diligent employees should be honored on Republic Day. Risking their lives to restore essential services is as important as saving lives.”
Sunil Pandit, multi-task worker of Jal Shakti department, who came into spotlight, while working in the middle of a water stream, in sub-zero temperature, told The Tribune that “it was a harsh experience but, we felt contented, as we succeeded to restore the water supply to the village.”
Shivam Thakur, Junior Engineer of Jal Shakti department Udaipur stated that due to freezing temperatures, water pipes froze.
As a result, water supply got affected to the Hinsa village. These workers displayed exemplary courage to restore the water supply to the Hinsa village in Lahaul and Spiti district.
