UT Adviser appreciates the contribution of European Union for women empowerment & slum rehabilitation
Chandigarh, October 11:- Sh. Dharam Pal, IAS, Adviser to the Administrator, U.T., Chandigarh today applauded the contribution of European union towards women empowerment, slum rehabilitation and an energy efficient system.
During the second Project Governance Committee meeting of 24×7 Water Supply Scheme held today under the Chairmanship of Adviser to Administrator, U.T. Chandigarh, he thanked AFD for considering this project for loan funding.
The meeting was attended by representatives of European Union & Agence-de-France (lending agency from France) alongwith other Officers of Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh. During the meeting Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh appraised the Governing committee regarding the progress of the project. She further informed that the Credit Facility Agreement has already been signed, which is a major milestone. Also, the project agreement signing is scheduled to be held on 18.11.2022.
In a detailed presentation, the Chairman was briefed regarding existing infrastructure and future proposals under 24×7 water supply project. He was also given detailed information regarding probable outcome of this project like 100% SCADA, improved revenue, efficient operation, women empowerment, improved water quality, reduction of carbon foot-prints.
Subsequent to the detailed presentation, Adviser to Administrator directed that the timelines be reduced for executing the project and insisted that the project be grounded by June, 2023. He also decided that project contractor should operate the system for 15 years after completion of defect liability period to increase the accountability of executing agency.
Adviser concluded by emphasising how important this project is for the city and that regular monitoring be done at all levels to ensure that the timelines for project implementation are adhered to.
