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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
RCD minister lays foundation for five roads in city
Patna: Road construction minister and BJP MLA from Bankipore, Nitin Nabin, laid foundation stones for five roads in the state capital on Sunday. The project, launched under the CM's Comprehensive Urban Development Scheme, aims to enhance the city's infrastructure with a focus on drainage systems, quality road construction, and renovation of parks and ponds. The five roads, spanning across wards numbers 21, 22, and 23, will be constructed at a cost of over Rs 2 crore. The foundation laying ceremony was attended by deputy mayor Reshmi Chandravanshi, local ward councillors, and officials concerned. During the event, Nabin also interacted with local residents to know their concerns and instructed officials to resolve issues promptly. Nabin said, "BUDICO (Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation) has been tasked with building both roads and drainage systems. The project includes the construction of underground drains and PCC roads in various locations, including Sri Krishna Puri locality in Boring Road, Manorama Apartment area, and the stretch from Kitab Bhawan lane to Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg. The NDA govt's primary objective is to ensure smooth transportation and eliminate waterlogging in urban areas. " The initiative is part of the CM's Comprehensive Urban Development Scheme, implemented from 2024-25, which prioritises connecting link roads to national highways and main roads. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Stuttgart: GEERS sucht 700 Testhörer für Hörgeräte ohne Zuzahlung GEERS Undo The scheme also considers factors such as population density and proximity to tourist spots, educational institutions, and hospitals while selecting roads for development. "Additional infrastructure improvements will include dividers, underground cabling, and street lighting to enhance road safety and ease traffic congestion. The project represents a significant step towards modernising Patna's urban infrastructure and improving the quality of life for its residents," the minister added.
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.
