Urban Development Department Minister, CP Singh along with RMC officials on Wednesday inspected various water reservoirs to check the preparedness of Municipal Corporation for the auspicious occasion of ‘Chhath’.
Starting the survey from Kanke Dam, the minister alongwith others inspected line Tank Talab, Jail Talab, Hatania, Batan Talab and other water bodies in the first phase. On Thursday, officials of Municipal Corporation will inspect the remaining major dams and ponds that include Chutia, Hatia and Dhurwa Dam.
Appreciating the initiative of the civic body in cleaning approximately 60 water reservoirs listed under RMC in capital city in stimulated time, Urban Development Department Minister, CP Singh said, “This year the work has been completed in designated time with the sincere effort of Municipal Corporation staffs. All other basic facilities like lighting arrangements will be added as per the requirement at all major spots soon before November 5.”
For the first time, the civic body has dug up artificial ponds at few wards looking at the rush at major water bodies. “The digging up work has been complete at four wards. Fencing work too has been complete at these designated places. If possible, few more artificial ponds can be constructed at different wards. Water will be poured inside artificial ponds on November 5. Cleaning task has been complete at almost every Ghats, added Deputy Mayor, Sanjeev Vijayawargia.
Town Commissioner Prashant Kumar, Mayor Asha lakra, Deputy Mayor Sanjeev Vijayawargia assisted Urban Development Minister during the inspection. The Corporation will clean up the approaching roads by November 5 leading towards the Ghats. All ward supervisors have been instructed to keep a track of all water bodies and ensure other basic facilities as per the requisite.