Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to dedicate Patna River front to people on 17th February
PM will also lay the foundation stone for many sewerage infrastructure projects in Bihar
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15 FEB 2019 3:41PM by PIB Delhi
In another important step towards Nirmal Ganga, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for sewerage infrastructure at four towns in Bihar including Karmalichak (Patna), Barh, Sultanganj and Nauguchia. PM will also dedicate to people the Patna River Front that includes 16 ghats, 1 crematorium, 4.9 km promenade, community-cum-cultural centre, audio-visual theatre and eco centre build at a cost of Rs. 243.27 crore. This function will take place at Begusarai on 17th February 2019 at 11 a.m.
The sewerage infrastructure projects for which foundation stone will be laid include sewerage network of 96.54 km and 1 sewage pumping station (SPS) in Karmalichak (Patna), 11 MLD sewage treatment plant (STP), 3 SPS and interception & diversion of 3 drains in Barh, 10 MLD STP, 4 SPS and interception & diversion of 5 drains in Sultanganj and 9 MLD STP, 6 SPS and interception & diversion of 9 drains in Nauguchia. These sewerage projects costing Rs. 452.24 crore will prevent flow of 6.7 crore litre of sewage per day into River Ganga.
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