Under AMRUT-2.0, Gorakhpur’s sewerage project worth Rs 721 crore was approved. About 1.95 lakh people in 17 wards will benefit. The state government will bear the centage expenses. The scheme will strengthen cleanliness, environmental protection and urban structure.
Lucknow. Under the Atal Renovation and Urban Transformation Mission-2.0 (AMRUT 2.0), the major sewerage project of Gorakhpur district has received approval from the Cabinet. In the meeting held on Thursday, a project worth Rs 721.40 crore related to Gorakhpur Sewerage Scheme Zone-A-3 was approved. This scheme has been prepared to strengthen sewage management in the municipal corporation area. After the implementation of the project, more than 1.95 lakh population of 17 wards will get direct benefits. This is being considered an important step towards making the urban infrastructure of the city systematic and sustainable. The approved cost also includes the amount of GST and centage.
Details of project cost and financial share
The total approved cost of this project of Municipal Corporation Gorakhpur is Rs 721.40 crore, which includes centage of Rs 27.28 crore. The Government of India’s share in the cost has been fixed at Rs 231.35 crore, the State Government’s share at Rs 435.00 crore and the municipal body’s share at Rs 27.76 crore. The entire amount of centage will be borne by the state government. With the partnership of the Central and State Governments, this urban development plan will progress rapidly and will become an example of collaborative development.
17 wards will get modern sewage management
After completion of the project, the sewage coming out of 17 wards of the Municipal Corporation area will be scientifically treated and disposed of. Under this, sewage connections will be given to 43,604 houses, which will directly benefit 1,95,947 people. This scheme will play an important role in improving cleanliness in the city, strengthening environmental protection and improving the living standards of citizens.