300 Crore Sewage Treatment Plan for Udaipur Prepared by the Government.
A 300-Crore sewage treatment plan for Udaipur city has been prepared by the government under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT). This plan aims to transform the waste management system of the city and to clean the urban sewage out of the water bodies. amrut
The program is focused on cleansing and restoring the Ayad River, a seasonal water body that holds a lot of significance for the state. The pollutants in the river coming from urban sewage have deteriorated the water to such a level that it has become a matter of great concern for the authorities. amrut
AMRUT
Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) is a government scheme launched by PM Narendra Modi in June 2015. It aims at establishing infrastructure so as to ensure adequate robust sewage networks and water supply to the cities. Rajasthan was the first state to submit State Annual Action Plan under AMRUT. amrut
Ayad River Restoration Plan
Earlier, Rajasthan Home Minister Gulab Chand Kataria had asked Udaipur district administration to prepare the restoration plans. After this, the two-fold restoration program was proposed to revive the river to its original form. amrut
Initially, the vegetation will be cleared from the river bed. Later, garden, tracks, and footpaths will be created on the sides of the river. The river will be divided into different zones, each to be handled by different agencies that will work towards the restoration.
Sewage Treatment Plan
Details revealed by Dr. Manjit Singh, Principal Secretary, local self-government, State mission director, Smart City Mission & AMRUT-
- A sewage treatment plan is has been prepared for the entire city.
- The state-level technical committee (SLTC) has sanctioned INR 304 Crores for the project.
- Currently, 139 drains carry sewage water to the Ayad River, which are subjected to treatment under the restoration program.
- Four agencies have been assigned for the project
- The completion of the project is likely to take place by Monsoon 2019.
- The municipal corporation has already prepared the detailed project report for the sewerage treatment plant, which has been approved under the AMRUT mission. amrut
Proposals of the Sewage Treatment Plan
Two proposals have been prepared for the sewage treatment plan. In the first one, the sewage will be carried from all drains along the river through covered conduit to an STP. In the second one, a decentralized sewage system will be constructed near the river. This will aid in treating the effluents throughout the year. amrut
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Investments for the sewage treatment plan
- In the phase I, area close to the lakes would be covered at an estimated cost of INR 5.75 Crores.
- In the phase II, a decentralized 40MLD (million litres per day) STP, based on the hybrid annuity model will be built at INR 304 Crores. amrut
Work in Progress
- The work of lifting stations at Maharaj Ghat, Nathi Ghat, Sisarama and Pipli Ghat is in progress
- Udaipur Smart City Ltd (USCL) has issued the order for the sewerage plant, which is in progress
- More than 4km sewer lines have been laid so far amrut
As of now the sewerage plant covers 20.3% of the city but once completed, it will take up to 62.5% of the city area. Besides, three more STPs, which are being constructed by Hindustan Zinc Ltd. will be completed soon. These include 5MLD plant near Kazrali House, 10 MLD near FCI godown and 25MLD STP at Eklingpura. amrut
