RAIPUR,INDIA: In a major boost to urban infrastructure, the Chhattisgarh government has sanctioned a Rs 202.84 crore project under Mission Amrit 2.0 to provide clean drinking water to the towns of Lormi, Mungeli, and Takhatpur.

The initiative, led by the State Urban Development Agency (SUDA) under the Urban Administration and Development Department, aims to benefit 17,000 families across the three urban areas.

The Khudia reservoir has been identified as the water source for the project, which marks the first time in Chhattisgarh that a single scheme will cater to the drinking water needs of three urban bodies. The project will include the development of a water purification and distribution system, with Lormi Municipality set to receive round-the-clock drinking water.

Deputy Chief Minister and Urban Administration Minister Arun Sao spearheaded the project, addressing a longstanding demand from residents for a reliable water supply. He highlighted that the scheme is a significant step under the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs' Mission Amrit 2.0 initiative, designed to enhance urban infrastructure and improve living standards.

A comprehensive survey was conducted by water supply experts to ensure the project’s effective implementation. The plan involves constructing a 75-kilometer pipeline to transport raw water from the Khudia reservoir to Lormi, Mungeli, and Takhatpur. Additionally, an 8.5 MLD water purification plant will be established in Lormi, with an 80-kilometer distribution line laid to provide tap water to every household in the area.

The scheme will employ a gravity-based water transport system, eliminating the need for machinery. Water from the Khudia reservoir will be pumped to Karidongri, three kilometres away, where it will be collected in a storage reservoir. From there, the water will flow across 70 kilometres by gravity to reach the towns. This method will minimize operational costs, including expenses for machinery, electricity, and maintenance.

Sao emphasized the importance of providing clean drinking water as a basic right and a core responsibility of urban bodies. He expressed confidence that this project would not only meet the immediate water needs of the three towns but also serve as a model for future water management initiatives. Advanced monitoring technology, including the Skoda system, will be used to ensure efficient and uninterrupted water supply.