- By Kamakshi Bishnoi
- Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:38 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
On the initiative of the Municipal Corporation, the Jal Nigam has submitted a proposal to the government for laying new sewer pipelines in 18 old wards, which has now received approval.
To address the issue of sewer overflow and contaminated drinking water, the corporation has also decided to install new drinking water pipelines alongside the sewer system. This dual project aims to provide a long-term solution to water contamination and drainage problems in these areas.
Mayor Ashok Kumar Tiwari has directed the Jal Nigam to prepare the Detailed Project Report (DPR) by April 22. Additionally, instructions have been issued to commence water supply from new overhead tanks by April 5 to ensure improved access to clean drinking water.
A review meeting was held at the Varanasi Smart City office on Wednesday, where officials from the Municipal Corporation and Jal Nigam discussed major urban concerns, including infrastructure, cleanliness, water supply, road repair, and encroachment removal.
Key Directives Issued:
-Street Repairs and Lighting: Immediate repair of streets and street lights will be prioritised to enhance road safety and urban aesthetics.
-Encroachment Removal: Illegal shops under the Manduadih flyover will be removed, and the space will be developed into a parking lot to ease traffic congestion.
-Beautification Drive: Areas such as Chaukaghat, Central Jail, Kachheri, and Police Line will undergo tree plantation and beautification to enhance the city's green cover.
-Monsoon Readiness: Sewer and drain cleaning using super-sucker machines will be completed by June 30 to prevent waterlogging and improve drainage during the rainy season.
-Lajpat Nagar Infrastructure Survey: A comprehensive survey of sewer, water supply, roads, and lighting will be conducted in Lajpat Nagar to identify and resolve existing infrastructure issues promptly.
In addition to infrastructure improvements, several other initiatives were announced. A monkey control campaign will be launched, engaging an experienced agency to address the growing issue of monkey menace in the city.
Water coolers will be installed at Lanka, Assi, Godaulia, and Dashashwamedh Ghat to provide relief from the summer heat. To improve waste management, dustbins will be placed at tea stalls, and GPS tracking will be implemented in garbage collection vehicles to ensure better efficiency.
To encourage better house tax collection, officials who perform well will be honored, while underperforming employees will receive adverse entries in their records. Additionally, the tax superintendent of the water works department will be transferred to the zonal office to streamline administrative operations.
The meeting was attended by Municipal Commissioner Akshat Verma, Additional Municipal Commissioner Savita Yadav, Joint Municipal Commissioner Krishna Chandra, General Manager Jalkal Anoop Singh, and other senior officials.
