Official reviews Jal Shakti works in Chandigarh

Chandigarh, June 17

Joint Secretary, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion Manmeet K Nanda today visited the city to review the progress of various components under the Jal Shakti Abhiyaan — “Catch the rain where it falls and when it falls”. Nanda has been appointed the central nodal officer in respect of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan for Chandigarh,

Anindita Mitra, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, made a presentation on the progress made under the scheme. The Joint Secretary was informed about the availability of water from two sources, groundwater and canals. The Commissioner said 20 MGD of groundwater was being drawn from bore wells, supplementing the canal water for drinking purpose. As many as 118 groundwater recharging wells have been constructed in schools, colleges and government offices.

The Commissioner also talked about projects such as the rejuvenation of seven water bodies in villages, laying of the tertiary treated water lines in Industrial Area and other areas in city, 24×7 water supply scheme, installation of recharging wells at community centres and government buildings to be carried out in the coming months.

The nodal officer visited various pond sites at Kaimbwala, Khuda Ali Sher, Khuda Jassu, Sarangpur and Dhanas. She also visited the lake at Dhanas and the Rock Garden where she inspected the arrangements being made for International Day for Yoga.