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Ashok Singhal Reviews Progress of AMRUT Water Supply Projects in Assam

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July 17, 2024
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Ashok Singhal Reviews Progress of AMRUT Water Supply Projects in Assam
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Guwahati: Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Ashok Singhal on Wednesday conducted a comprehensive review of urban water supply projects across various towns in Assam under the AMRUT 1.0 and AMRUT 2.0 schemes.

The review meeting was held at Janata Bhwan, brought together key department officials and contractors engaged in these vital initiatives.

During the review, the minister directed the contractors to schedule pipe laying activities during non-monsoon seasons, emphasizing the importance of minimizing disruptions to public life.

Singhal stressed on the need for contractors to engage with local residents and public representatives proactively while implementing the water supply projects.

The minister told the engineers and contractors to ensure cooperation of the local residents before starting road excavation for pipe laying.

Singhal category told the officials that road restoration works following pipe laying must be completed within a strict timeframe of 7 to 10 days.

In addition, the minister instructed the Managing Director of AMRUT to develop a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for contractors to streamline project execution and ensure adherence to quality standards.

Highlighting the scope of the projects under AMRUT 1.0 and AMRUT 2.0 in Assam, the minister told that completition of the projects within he set deadline is a must.

At present, under AMRUT 1.0, water supply projects are currently underway in Nagaon, Dibrugarh, and Silchar, with project costs amounting to Rs. 238.33 Crore, Rs. 193.93 Crore, and Rs. 177.47 Crore respectively.

Under AMRUT 2.0, a total of 24 towns have been selected for water supply schemes, with work orders already issued in 13 towns.

These towns include Tangla, Dhekiajuli, North Lakhimpur, Bihpuria, Tezpur (Phase I), Kokrajhar, Tinsukia, Jorhat, Lakhipur (Cachar), Silchar (Phase II), Bilasipara, Rangia, and Margherita.

Additionally, 11 other water supply schemes, such as Tangla (Phase II), Biswanath Chariali, Hojai, Sonari, Sivasagar, Maa Kamakhya, Amguri, Lanka, Haflong, Lumding (Phase I), and Lumding (Phase II) are in the initial stages of implementation.

Singhal concluded the review by urging engineers and project stakeholders to embrace new technologies for the effective and efficient implementation of these ambitious urban development initiatives.

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