Minister orders fast-track drainage fixes across Gurugram before monsoon

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Haryana Industries and Commerce minister Rao Narbir Singh on Monday directed all departments to finish flood-prevention and drainage work in Gurugram by June 15, stressing coordinated motion to keep away from recurring waterlogging forward of monsoon.

Rao Narbir Singh also directed regular inspection of micro sewage treatment plants (STPs) in city parks. (PR)
Rao Narbir Singh additionally directed common inspection of micro sewage remedy crops (STPs) in metropolis parks. (PR)

Chairing a assessment assembly on the PWD Relaxation Home, the minister confused strict timelines, saying one other evaluation assembly can be held round mid-June.

“Departments should work in shut coordination. Solely a synchronised method can present an enduring resolution to waterlogging in Gurugram,” Singh mentioned.

Senior officers from companies, together with Gurugram Metropolitan Improvement Authority (GMDA), Municipal Company of Gurugram (MCG), Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP), Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Improvement Company Restricted (HSIIDC), Nationwide Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the police division, attended the assembly.

GMDA officers mentioned work is underway at 9 recognized waterlogging hotspots and cleansing of almost 160-km of floor drains is in progress.

Measures similar to reducing central verges and inexperienced belts alongside roads and bettering drain connectivity at key visitors junctions together with IFFCO Chowk, Signature Tower Chowk, Rajiv Chowk and Hero Honda Chowk, are additionally being taken, they added.

In Narsinghpur space, an current short-term drain is being transformed right into a everlasting construction to strengthen water discharge.

MCG officers mentioned a lot of the 40 places recognized with sewerage-related points have been addressed, with the remainder anticipated to be accomplished earlier than the onset of monsoon. Work can also be ongoing to enhance connectivity with grasp drains in a number of elements of the town.

The minister additionally directed common inspection of micro sewage remedy crops (STPs) in metropolis parks. Officers added {that a} long-pending sewerage challenge within the Rajendra Park space can also be prone to be resolved by April finish. reated water provide has been organized in 142 parks throughout Gurugram, with work in remaining areas underway, officers mentioned.

Singh additionally instructed officers to make sure sturdy drainage preparations in vital areas such because the Najafgarh drain zone, Narsinghpur and alongside the nationwide freeway. The minister mentioned all departments should work in a time-bound method to minimise waterlogging and supply reduction to residents.