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Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
PM inaugurates six sewage treatment plants under Namami Gange project
Patna: through video conferencing on Friday inaugurated six sewage treatment plants (STPs), including five in Patna district and one in Begusarai, under the Namami Gange project. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Two major STPs are located in Kankarbagh and Digha areas. The Digha facility, pegged to be the state's largest STP, has a capacity of processing 100 MLD (million litres per day), while the Kankarbagh plant can treat 50 MLD effluent. These two state-of-the-art facilities, constructed at the cost of Rs 1,187.86 crore, will treat effluent from a large portion of the city before releasing it into the Ganga river. One each STP was opened at Mokama, Fatuha and Bakhtiyarpur in the Patna district. The project was executed by the Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (Buidco), said officials. However, the project faces some pending challenges, particularly in networking infrastructure. A Buidco official said, "Under the plan, the Digha plant has a capacity of 100 MLD and a 303 km sewerage network, while the Kankarbagh plant, of 150 km sewerage line, has a capacity of 50 MLD. For the successful implementation of the project in Kankarbagh, the Patna Municipal Corporation area has been divided into six sewerage zones: Zone I-Digha, Zone II-Beur, Zone III and Zone IV (North)-Saidpur, Zone IV-Kankarbagh, Zone IV (south) and Zone V-Pahari and Zone VI-Karmalichak. " The Digha sewage and sewerage network plan includes wards no. 1 to 9, wards no. 20 to 26, and 28 (partially 50%), covering a total area of 3,395.50 hectares of the municipal corporation area, including the Patliputra Colony and surrounding areas. Sewage will be collected by gravity at the Digha sewage system with pumping stations having capacities of 104 MLD and 103 MLD. From the pumping stations, sewage will be directed to the Digha STP with a capacity of 100 MLD. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "Currently, sewage from Kurji Nala (2 MLD) and Rajapur Nala (38 MLD) is being treated at the Digha STP having capacity of 40 MLD," the Buidco official said. The Kankarbagh sewage network plan covers ward numbers 29, 30 (partially 50%), 31 to 35, 44, and 45, spanning a total area of 886.50 hectares within the municipal corporation limits. In Kankarbagh area, sewage will be collected by gravity at pumping stations with capacities of 90 MLD and 110 MLD. From the pumping station, sewage will be directed to a 50 MLD capacity treatment plant in the area. Currently, the Agamkuan drain is tapping sewage at 20 MLD for treatment at the Kankarbagh 20 MLD plant, aiming to reduce the pollution load discharged into the Ganga. However, the networking phase, which involves laying pipelines to connect households to the STPs, is expected to take at least a year to complete. In Digha, only 150 km of the planned 303 km sewerage network has been completed. Of the required 11,314 manholes, only 4,105 have been constructed. Similarly, in Kankarbagh, just 80.08 km of the planned 150 km network is complete, with 3,527 manholes yet to be built. The project, which began on Dec 30, 2019, was initially scheduled for completion by Aug 29, 2022. While the STPs themselves are now operational, the household connection work remains incomplete. The Mokama facility, completed at a cost of Rs 300 crore under the Namami Gange project, will treat waste water for agricultural use. The Fatuha sewage treatment plant has been constructed near Garhochak village at a cost of Rs 49.21 crore.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
CM: 4-lane road to ease traffic congestion in city
Patna: CM Nitish Kumar on Wednesday conducted a site inspection of the ongoing road construction and underground drainage project from Saidpur Nala to Pahari and asked the officials concerned to ensure its speedy completion. He also reviewed the drainage pumping station at Pahari. During the inspection, the CM visited various locations, including the drain near Sheetla Mandir flyover and the Saidpur Nala. While assessing the construction work, Nitish said he had visited the site several times earlier and found the project to be "very good". He asked the officials to properly renovate the Saidpur Nala and expedite construction of a four-lane road above it. "This four-lane road would resolve the traffic congestion issues in Saidpur, Rajendra Nagar, Musallahpur Haat, Gaighat and Pahari areas and provide an alternative route for connecting to the New Patna Bypass. Once the four-lane road is completed, it will not only facilitate better transportation for the city's residents but also enhance the city's look," Nitish said. A statement from the Chief Minister's Office said, "It is noteworthy that the water from nine drainage pumping stations and one sewage treatment plant (STP) of the state capital flows through the Saidpur Nala. Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (BUIDCO) is undertaking the construction of the road along with the underground drain from Saidpur Nala to Pahari at a cost of Rs 259 crore. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [Click Here] 2025 Best Luxury Hotel Prices Expertinspector Learn More Undo The length of this drain is 5.61km." Earlier, urban development and housing department secretary Abhay Kumar Singh and municipal commissioner Animesh Parashar briefed the CM on the project details. Water resources and parliamentary affairs minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary, chief minister's principal secretary Deepak Kumar, chief minister's secretary Kumar Ravi, Patna district magistrate Chandrashekhar Singh and municipal commissioner Animesh Parashar were also present during the inspection.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
CM lays foundation for 1,327 urban infrastructure projects
Patna: CM Nitish Kumar on Tuesday laid the foundation stones for a total of 1,327 urban infrastructure development projects worth Rs 1,002 crore. These projects are being executed under the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Urban Development Scheme (CMCUDS) by the Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited ( Buidco ). During the event held at the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC), located near the Gandhi Maidan in Patna, the CM also inaugurated the integration and automation plan of the drainage pumping station under the Patna Smart City project by pressing a button. With the commencement of this integration plan, the drainage pumping stations in Patna will be monitored from the control room for water drainage. During the programme, a short film prepared by the urban development and housing department was shown to the CM. Nitish also released a brochure on the CMCUDS based on development plans. Earlier, Abhay Kumar Singh, secretary, urban development and housing department, welcomed the CM. During the event, Singh and Animesh Parashar, commissioner of Patna Municipal Corporation, provided detailed information about the projects to the CM. "In July 2024, the UDHD introduced the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Urban Development Scheme to accelerate development in urban areas. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch Bitcoin và Ethereum - Không cần ví! IC Markets BẮT ĐẦU NGAY Undo This includes developing infrastructure in urban areas of the state, such as drainage systems, road construction and renovation, park development, and the construction and beautification of ponds/ghats. A district-level steering committee has been formed under the chairmanship of the district's in charge minister to determine the priority of the projects. Buidco has been appointed as the executing agency for the implementation of the selected projects," a communique issued from the chief minister's office said "A total of Rs 400 crore has been allocated to all districts for the year 2024-25, based on the population of the urban bodies. A total of 1,327 projects have been selected across all 38 districts of the state, with an estimated cost of approximately Rs 1,002 crore. So far, administrative approval has been granted for a total of 624 projects in north Bihar, including 211 for road and 97 for drainage constructions, 215 for road-cum-drain construction, eight for park development, 56 for street lighting, and 37 other projects. Similarly, administrative approval has been granted for a total of 703 projects in south Bihar, including 199 for road and 84 for drainage constructions, 317 for road-cum-drain construction, 10 for park development, 26 for street lighting, and 67 other projects," the communique said.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
CM to inaugurate automated sump houses, lay stone for schemes worth Rs 1,002 crore
1 2 3 Patna: Nine sump houses, equipped with a hi-tech monitoring system using artificial intelligence (AI), will be inaugurated by CM Nitish Kumar on Tuesday. He will also lay the foundation stone for 1,327 different schemes under the CM's Comprehensive Urban Development Scheme of Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (Buidco) worth Rs 1,002 crore. The nine pumping facilities, having integrated water-level, temperature and vibration sensors — connected to an Integrated Control and Command Centre (ICCC) at Gandhi Maidan — are apart of the drainage pumping automation project at as part of the Smart City Mission . The system provides automatic pump operation control to maintain appropriate water levels. The setup generates notifications to the control centre when abnormal conditions occur, such as excessive water levels or pump malfunctions. The real-time monitoring capability is enabled by water-level sensors. These devices assist in water-level regulation, ensuring timely activation of pumps to prevent waterlogging, particularly during monsoons. This system has been set up at Saidpur, Yogipur, Yogipur NBCC, Eco Park (three), new and old stations at Pahadi and Pahadi NBCC station. A supervisory control and data acquisition system, alongside a control room, has been established at Patna Municipal Corporation's headquarters in Maurya Lok. The installation includes CCTV cameras and displays at all nine sump houses for monitoring station conditions and water levels. This arrangement allows the technical staff to oversee and manage pump operations, facilitating swift responses.
