The highly polluting Budah Nallah at Ludhiana is all set for rejuvenation, with Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Monday approving a Rs 650 crore project for it. The Chief Minister has asked the Local Government Department to ensure the timely completion of the project, within two years.
Presiding over a meeting here, Capt Amarinder Singh directed Additional Chief Secretary Local Government, Sanjay Kumar, to take all necessary steps for rejuvenation of Budah Nallah, having total length of 47.55km, of which 14 km passes through Ludhiana city. The city has been heavily polluted by the industrial and domestic waste thrown into the Nallah, causing a major threat to public health and environment.
Capt Amarinder called for maximum public participation and also asked the local industry, NGOs, religious and social organisations to come forward to carry out this project in a mission mode.