Dehradun: Several important projects aimed at water conservation and improving groundwater levels in the state have been approved under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme. In a meeting of the High Power Committee chaired by Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan, various proposals related to rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge in urban areas were discussed and approved.
During the meeting, proposals for constructing groundwater recharge structures and beautifying parks in Haldwani and Nainital were approved under AMRUT 2.0. These works include the development of recharge structures in areas such as Harihar Colony, University Area, Usha Rupak Colony, and Sudarshan Colony.
Similarly, projects related to rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge were also approved for Haridwar district. Recharge shafts will be constructed in the Bahadrabad area, while structures for groundwater recharge will also be developed in Ramdham Colony Park and Rajlok Colony Park in Shivalik Nagar.
The committee also approved a proposal by Imlikheda Nagar Panchayat for the restoration of an old pond located in the Rangadwala area.
Additionally, a proposal for reconstructing a pond and building recharge shafts in the Nawada area of Dehradun was approved. Recharge shafts will also be constructed in the Defense Colony area to support groundwater replenishment.
The meeting also decided on the utilization of approximately ₹39.82 crore remaining from previously approved works under AMRUT 1.0. This amount will be used for installing water meters in Rudrapur and Kashipur to modernize the water management system.
Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan directed officials to complete all projects within the stipulated time frame and maintain quality so that better results can be achieved in water conservation in urban areas.
The meeting was attended by Secretaries Nitesh Jha, V. Shanmugam, and Yugal Kishore Pant, along with officials from the concerned departments.
