In a bid to increase green cover in the new capital, the State Government has decided to launch a massive sapling plantation drive in the days to come. The drive will soon be launched to make the most of upcoming monsoon season.
Amit Kataria, who assumed the office of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Naya Raipur Development Authority (NRDA) on Tuesday, discussed the action plan with the officials concerned in his maiden meeting after assuming charge to review the progress of ongoing construction and development works. Following the instructions of Chief Minister Raman Singh, the CEO asked the officials concerned to soon identify places for plantation work.
While Kataria stressed on giving priority to complete infrastructural works in the residential sector number 30, 07, 15 and 26, he maintained to complete the first phase of Jhanjh Reservoir, Sendh Reservoir and Central Park project within next three months. He further asked the officials to complete ongoing construction works in the prescribed time limit. The CEO informed in the meeting to form a separate Cell for maintenance of the Mantralaya and the departmental head’s offices. Kataria expressed the need of taking significant steps for water-conservation and upkeep of the canals in the city.
The officer learnt about the land-acquisition status, steps for boosting commercial activities and the progress of under-construction CBD project, railway station, roads, eco park etc. N RDA General Manager (Administration) Mahadev Kamare, General Manager (Finance) BK lal, Chief Engineer (Engineering) Salil Shrivastava and other officials concerned were present in the meeting.