NASHIK: The Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran (MJP), Nashik, is working on
a new water supply project worth Rs 2 crore for Trimbakeshwar ,
considering the demand of water supply during the forthcoming Kumbh mela which the town will be co-hosting with Nashik city.

Trimbakeshwar will be expected to have nearly 10lakh visitors per day
during the mela and water requirements for this time are estimated at 43
million litres per day (MLD). MJP engineers have said that the water
supply project is in its preliminary stage.

“Considering the
requirement, flushing water from the Gautami-Godavari,is expected to be a
herculean task, moreso since Nashik city requires 13 MLD of water per
day. The MJP therefore is planning to install six low capacity pumps to
lift and fill water in Ganga Sagar Talav. They are expected to start
their job six days prior to ‘Shahi Snan’ (holy dip),” a senior MJP
official said.

Officials added that installing higher capacity pumps has been ruled out due to maintenance and recurring expenses involved. The cost of installing smaller pumps were being calculated in such a
manner that the Trimabak Municipal Council would be able to
alternatively use four pumps daily to meet their requirements and would
still have two in stand-by mode, officials added.

Reportedly, MLC Jayant Jadhav after discussions with the council, has already allotted Rs 15 lakh from his development fund. “Many issues are being worked out including locating space for raising
infrastructure. Estimates are also being prepared to ensure the plan is
outlined correctly so it can be executed smoothly,” the official added.