Tag: AMRUT Mission

Residents of Rajnandgaon are raising serious concerns over deteriorating drinking water quality, with opposition leaders accusing the Municipal Corporation and private contractor of negligence. Authorities claim that repair and purification efforts are currently underway.

Former councillor Heman Ostwal has written to Rajnandgaon Mayor Madhusudan Yadav, raising serious concerns over the AMRUT Mission’s execution and the recurring supply of contaminated water. He demanded transparency over machinery procurement and urged a probe into alleged past irregularities at the Mohara Filter Plant.

Amid increasing public complaints over dirty water supply, Rajnandgaon Opposition Leader Santosh Pille has urged the Municipal Corporation to take over the Mohara Filter Plant. He accused the private agency Tejas of mismanagement under the AMRUT Mission, warning that continued negligence may lead to a rise in waterborne diseases during monsoon.

Municipal Commissioner Atul Vishwakarma convened a crucial meeting with officials from the Water Supply Department and valve operators, issuing firm instructions to improve coordination and ensure uninterrupted water distribution. Amidst public complaints and monsoon water availability, the Commissioner emphasized accountability and immediate corrective measures.

Aiming to strengthen urban governance and development, Rajnandgaon Mayor Madhusudan Yadav, Commissioner Atul Vishwakarma, and other senior officials participated in the two-day 'Nagar Suraj Sangam' workshop in Raipur, inaugurated by Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao.