The Chief Secretary N Ravishankar reviewed the preparations of the Ardh Kumbh 2016 at the Secretariat on Saturday. He stressed on traffic management and also approved the DPR of Rs170 crore, out of the Rs215 crore DPR presented during the meeting.
He also emphasised on Nirmal Ganga mission, solid waste management, cleanliness, and development of river banks. It was stated that a double lane bridge will be built on Ganga river near Dhobighat laaltaakh in Haridwar. A 90 -metre valley bridge will be constructed on Jwalapur which will cost Rs4.90 crore. All this work has received TAC. Tenders have been invited. It was also informed that ROB as well as other development work is being carried out from Kharhkharhi to Bhoopatwala on Hill Bye pass road. The work will be carried out after a survey by experts and scientists. The widening and repair of Baharabad- Dhanauri- Bedhpur- Amimpur- Tara- Bhagwanpur- Gagalherhi route also has to be carried out. The irrigation department will carry out construction work of Sarai bypass road and Miners in Baharabad development block.
It was stated during the meeting that the work of repair of damaged roads and renovation will be carried out by BC. PWD is set to build 30 temporary bridges. The CS has directed the police department to prepare a plan for a secure traffic system. The police officials must also be consulted for identification of areas for parking, roads and bridges as well as their planning. All the information regarding Ardh Kumbh must also be updated on the website, the CS said
Present in the meeting were Additional CS Rakesh Sharma, S Raju, Secretary Urban development DS Gabryal, Secretary PWD Amit Negi, Secretary Home Vinod Sharma, DIG Sanjay Gunjiyal, ADG law and order Ramsingh Meena, DM Hardwar Centhil Pandiyan and other senior officials.