Chandigarh ranked 2nd in AMRUT projects

Chandigarh, October 25:- The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Govt. of India has ranked Chandigarh 2^nd in the all states ranking for the works carried out under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation & Urban Transformation (AMRUT).

While sharing this achievement, Sh. K.K. Yadav, IAS, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh said that Atal Mission for Rejuvenation & Urban Transformation was launched by GOI in the year 2015.  The mission focuses on thrust areas such as water supply, sewerage, storm water drainage & green parks. Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh was entrusted to carry out various works for creation / up-gradation of infrastructure under AMRUT.

          He said that in Chandigarh, 12 projects costing Rs. 54 .09 crores were approved.  100% funding for these projects was provided by MoUHA, GOI.   The works such as Laying of new water supply lines in uncovered areas of Deep Complex, Hallomajra, replacement of PVC water supply lines with  DI water supply pipes in Madrasi & Rehabilitation Colony Maloya, providing water supply lines in Rehabilitation Colony, Dadumajra, Shifting of water supply lines in Indira Colony, Manimajra, laying of additional sewerage system in Ram Darbar  Colony, Development of Green Belt in Sector 48 C&D, Providing rising main from Jandpur to Sector 39, establishment of water supply testing laboratory.

The Commissioner further said that through these projects, we are able to provide clean and safe drinking water, good sewerage networks to avoid contamination especially in Rehabilitation Colonies and increase number of children friendly green parks in the city.

          The Commissioner said that with all efforts, MCC has completed 9 out of 12 works and balance 3 works are likely to be completed by 31.12.2019. About 4000 new sewer and water supply connections have been released so far under AMRUT projects.  MC Chandigarh has achieved all the reforms required to be carried out under AMRUT every year since 2015 and has also been given cash incentive of Rs. 195.00 lacs for achieving the milestones with respect to reforms.