I held an emergency drainage meeting with KMDA, KMC and KMWSAA. Some co-ordination was needed to ensure that the ongoing BRTS works along EMByPass did not affect the outflow of rainwater. Culverts were also to be desilted while pumps at several sites were to be kept in readiness. It was also to be seen that water pumped out did not flow back due of choking of drainage channels. All Chief Engineers were advised to take emergency measures and send photographs for record.
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Last Thursday, a new drilling rig started its operations in Action Area I to augment water supply. We broke few coconut shells on the drill machine. A picture:
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Yesterday, Dohar performed at Rabindra Tirtha. They talked of the influence of folk songs like on Rabindrasangeet and sang to demonstrate. A photo:
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Here is a clipping from today's Times of India:
Sir,
ReplyDeleteHow good is the quality of water in AA-I? Is the Arsenic level within acceptable range?
Regards,
Sowmik
Dear Sir,
ReplyDeleteNKDA should also consider building a parking lots near new town bus terminus (near DLF), where New Town residents can park their car / two-wheeler and hop on a bus or metro (in future).
This will be particularly useful for the residents who are located far away from the main road of new town through which all the buses ply.
Regards,
Sudipto.
Good idea
DeleteSir,
ReplyDeleteThe service roads beside the Ambedkar Bridge (behind Science City) are the only entry and exit routes for the Basanti Highway. Both these service roads lack drainage. It has been confirmed by KMC that the drainage is KMDA responsibility. Matter has been raised to KMDA in writing and rigorous follow up has been done. With monsoons almost in, the two critical entry and exit points for the Basanti Highway becomes dangerous to drive on - be it for buses or smaller vehicles. The stretch of road is very small - barely 100-200 meters. Can you please help?
Tanvir