Karelabagh water supply to be increased

CAPACITY OF drinking water supply of Karelabagh water works will be increased from 75 MLD to 135 MLD in two years, said Mohd Azam Khan, Urban Development and Housing Minister while laying the foundation stone of 60 MLD intake at Karelabagh pumping station.

CAPACITY OF drinking water supply of Karelabagh water works will be increased from 75 MLD to 135 MLD in two years, said Mohd Azam Khan, Urban Development and Housing Minister while laying the foundation stone of 60 MLD intake at Karelabagh pumping station.

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The minister said, a large area of the city would benefit and get sufficient drinking water.

This would by constructed by Jal Nigam in two years at a cost of Rs 7.5 crore. He specially emphasised the agency to ensure quality and period of contraction of 60 MLD capacity system.

Referring to the Ardha Kumbh mela 2007 he said the government had approved a fund of Rs 170 crore including Rs 6 crore for construction of Raen Basera.

Speaking on the occasion, Reoti Raman Singh said the much-awaited demand of enhancing the drinking water capacity was increased in the city.

Mohammed Ashraf, MLA from City West, was also present during the foundation laying ceremony. Later, the minister visited the Gudia Talab where he planted two saplings.

Meanwhile, a section of corporators led by Kamlesh Singh handed over a memorandum to the minister regarding the various civic demands.