More steps are yet to be introduced by the department concerned for providing potable water to all those residents who are living in Pauri, Uttarakhand. However, Peyjal Nigam officials claimed that Naanghat potable water project at Pauri is almost completed for quenching the thirst of the residents, but reality is something very different which was claimed by the department.
Sanctioned in the last financial year for quenching the thirst of the residents at Pauri, Naanghat potable water project was approved by the State Government for providing potable water to Pauri town residents.
Well established sources revealed that 95 per cent construction work has been already completed with an estimate cost of Rs 41 crore. However, the frequent breakdown at the project has been hampering department’s efforts for quenching the thirst of the residents.
Sources confirmed that gravity water is the main source along 76 kilometres Naanghat potable water project for quenching the thirst of the residents. However, department officials also lamented that rough weather and tough hilly terrains of the State has been hampering department efforts for ensuring smooth functioning of the project.
Sources confirmed that 85.42 per cent of the funds were already sanctioned for the potable water project. It is also equally important to mention here is that the Chief Secretary Subhash Kumar had convened meeting the department officials and also ordered probe on Naanghat potable water project as the project has failed to serve the expected purpose.
While speaking to The Pioneer, Avdesh Kumar, Superintending Engineer, Construction Division (Pauri), Peyjal Nigam said that construction of the project is already completed by the department for providing potable water to the residents. He completely ruled out any kind of callous approach of the department while bringing the project to the ground level.
Kumar told that 95 per cent of the project is completed and department is seeking better coordination among different Government department for completing the project.