The Times of India 23.04.2013
24x7 water supply in city soon to be a reality
LUDHIANA: The Ludhiana municipal corporation has finalized a project that will ensure 24X7 water supply in the city. The project will also look into the storage water distribution and proper upgrade of the quality of the water.
At present 155 litre per person is the consumption of the city, but 25% to 30 % of the water gets wasted due to improper connections and pipelines. This project will help the city people in both the ways of water supply and wastewater management.
To meet the water shortage, the MC will treat water of three canals, which are presently closed due to construction work on Sidhwan canal. It has completed the feasibility study of the area in Doraha for the purpose. Tri canals join each other at Manpur district.
"Effective treatment and proper disposal of the waste water will be the main aim of the project," said Kamlesh Bansal, Zonal Commissioner, Zone A.
The MC has approved the detailed project report from its side and is now sending proposals to the interested companies for bidding.
"The central government will provide 50% of total funds; MC will provide 30% and 20% funds will be given the state government. This project can solve 50% of the problems of water in the city," said Rakesh Verma, municipal commissioner. The amount sanctioned under JNNURM is Rs 1,500 crore.
At present 155 litre per person is the consumption of the city, but 25% to 30 % of the water gets wasted due to improper connections and pipelines. This project will help the city people in both the ways of water supply and wastewater management.
To meet the water shortage, the MC will treat water of three canals, which are presently closed due to construction work on Sidhwan canal. It has completed the feasibility study of the area in Doraha for the purpose. Tri canals join each other at Manpur district.
"Effective treatment and proper disposal of the waste water will be the main aim of the project," said Kamlesh Bansal, Zonal Commissioner, Zone A.
The MC has approved the detailed project report from its side and is now sending proposals to the interested companies for bidding.
"The central government will provide 50% of total funds; MC will provide 30% and 20% funds will be given the state government. This project can solve 50% of the problems of water in the city," said Rakesh Verma, municipal commissioner. The amount sanctioned under JNNURM is Rs 1,500 crore.
