The Delhi Jal Board has approved the scheme for regularisation of unauthorised water connections in 480 colonies falling under Public Private Partnership (PPP) area of ‘Nangloi Water Services Private Limited’ on fixed down payment and balance on installment.
In 143rd board meeting of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), it has also accorded approval to the rehabilitation of sewage line (750mm) at an estimated cost of Rs 6 crore under redevelopment of Chandni Chowk Plan. “The rehabilitation will take place from Fatehpuri Masjid to Lal Quila and work will be completed in six months,” a statement issued by DJB stated.
It also said the laying of sewer lines in Begampur Group of colonies. The sewer lines once completed would benefit a total population of 2.45 lakhs in the area. The total length of the sewer lines to be laid is 191.11 km, it said.
The board also approved that the areas of unauthorised colonies (built on forest land) which are not under forest will be provided water supply. It approved providing of water to eight unauthorised colonies of Deoli constituency during the meeting.