Review meeting of Shimla Jal Prabandhan Nigam held
PWD Minister directs to involve communities and local representatives
Public Works and Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh held a review meeting with officials of Jal Prabandhan Nigam Limited here today.
Representatives from Suez Company were also present in the meeting.
Vikramaditya Singh reviewed the progress of various water projects including Dwada, Shakrodi and Dummi. The Officials apprised the minister that civil work and pump inspections for the Shakrodi project were completed.
It was apprised in the meeting that 90 percent of the work on Dummi Stage-3, including the water tank, pump house and staff quarters was completed whereas the construction of the Dwada project’s water tank was in progress and the work of the Peterhoff tank was also nearing completion.
After watching the presentation on managing the drinking water supply in the city presented by Suez Company, Vikramaditya Singh stressed the importance of involving local councilors, residents and the concerned MLA's in planning and implementation of the schemes. He directed the company staff to visit all the wards with councilors to address public concerns and develop detailed work plans.
The Minister also directed the Shimla Jal Prabandhan Nigam Limited to submit monthly progress reports and survey updates on all drinking water schemes in the city.
MLA Harish Janartha, Managing Director Shimla Jal Prabandhan Nigam Limited, Virender Thakur, General Manager Rajesh Kashyap and other senior officers were present in the meeting.