The Times of India 25.09.2009
Rs 192-cr drainage project for city gets nod
RAJKOT: The Central government has approved a Rs 192-crore drainage project for the entire city under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), Mayor Sandhya Vyas announced here on Wednesday.
Eastern part of the city does not have a drainage network. Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) had presented a proposal before JNNURM seeking to cover 29 sq km of ward numbers 5, 6, 7, 16, 18 and 23 with a drain network.
"A 190-km-long pipeline with 150 mm diameter will be laid. Eight pumping stations and a sewage treatment plant are also part of the project. There is a plan to generate electricity through gas created at the treatment plant," said Vyas.
The Central government will contribute 50 per cent of total costs, while 20 per cent will be borne by the state government with RMC chipping in with 30 per cent, she added.
