Srinagar, June 16 (NVI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday laid the foundation stones for two major sewerage infrastructure projects in Srinagar worth over ₹26.5 crore, aimed at strengthening wastewater management and improving urban sanitation in the city.
The projects include the augmentation and upgradation of the 17.08 MLD capacity Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at Brarinambal at a cost of ₹12 crore and the construction of a 2.5 MLD capacity STP along with nearly four kilometres of sewer lines at Chattabal at an estimated cost of ₹14.54 crore.
The projects are being executed under the Capex Programme by the Urban Environmental Engineering Department (UEED), Kashmir, under the Housing and Urban Development Department.
Speaking on the occasion, Abdullah said strengthening urban infrastructure, particularly sewerage and wastewater treatment systems, remains a key priority of the government to ensure sustainable development and improve the quality of life for citizens.
He said the projects would enhance sewage treatment capacity, improve environmental conditions and contribute to the conservation of water bodies in and around Srinagar.
Officials said the Brarinambal project will upgrade existing sewage treatment infrastructure to improve efficiency and meet the growing wastewater management needs of the city. The Chattabal project, comprising a new STP and an extensive sewer network, is expected to improve sanitation facilities in the area and help prevent the discharge of untreated wastewater into water channels.
The foundation stone laying ceremonies were attended by Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, MLA Habbakadal Shamim Firdous, MLA Khanyar Ali Mohammad Sagar, MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq, MLA Hazratbal Salman Ali Sagar, Commissioner Secretary Housing and Urban Development Department Mandeep Kaur, senior officials and local residents.
The government said the projects are expected to play a significant role in enhancing Srinagar’s urban infrastructure and promoting environmentally sustainable wastewater management practices.(NVI)
