Agartala, Jul 31, 2023, TRIPURA TIMES Desk

Agartala, July 31: Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Monday laid the foundation stone of five projects under AMRUT 2.0 to improve the citizen services in Agartala city.

The five projects aimed at providing tap water connections, developing water bodies, improving sewerage system and septage management.

The Urban Development department has initiated the 5 projects- 47 Deep Tube Wells, 26 modified Iron Removal Plants, 5 package type Iron Removal Plants, 258 km treated water pipe line and 16,224 tap water connections.

Addressing the inaugural ceremony at Apanjan Club ground at Bhattapukur, the Chief Minister said, under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the present state government has been working sincerely to improve the citizen services by fulfilling their basic needs.

The Prime Minister has been extending all possible supports to the state government as well as the municipal corporation.

“Water is very important in our daily lives. Those who do not have access to water connections in their homes can truly understand the value of water. Among the 51 Wards under AMC, around 26 wards will be covered with this water project (16,224 households), while the rest will be covered by DWS,” he said.

Dr. Saha also appealed to the people to stop wasting water. He also advised for conservation and storage of water.

The 'Har Ghar Jal' initiative started at with only 3 percent water connections but now the figure touched 64 percent. The state government has set target to achieve 100 percent coverage soon. 

The Chief Minister also said, Rs. 500 crore has been allocated in the Budget for the Mukhyamantri Satellite Town scheme which would be spent over the next five years.

“We have also allocated funds for a Sewage treatment plant. We are actively working towards the development of Tourism, and just yesterday, we inaugurated the ‘Weekend Tourist Hub.’ Additionally, we have allocated Rs. 8.45 crore for Solar High Mast Lighting systems in 19 cities across the state. All these initiatives are for the first year, and in the coming years, we plan to introduce many more new projects for the state. Our government believes in delivering through actions rather than mere speeches,” added the Chief Minister.

Mayor Dipak Majumder, Urban Development secretary Abhishek Singh and the local corporators and many others were present.