The Director of the State Urban Development Authority, Amit Kumar, announced on Monday that urban residents in Jharkhand’s cities will now receive their first 5,000 liters of water free of charge. This new regulation aims to provide access to potable water to approximately one lakh households, equating to about five lakh individuals.
Highlights from the Bidders Conference
During the Bidders Conference held at Judco’s auditorium, Amit Kumar highlighted key points:
- Mutual discussion between both parties enhances company participation.
- The Urban Development Department is working towards providing secure access to potable water in all municipal bodies based on top priority.
- Alongside ensuring water availability, efforts are being made to develop water resources.
- Free water connections are being provided to municipal bodies with the assistance of the Asian Development Bank, World Bank, and the AMRUT scheme.
Insights from Project Directors
Gopalji, the project director, assured that all questions and concerns raised during the conference would be addressed promptly. Additionally, Sub-project Director Utkarsh Mishra provided detailed information about three municipalities funded by AMRUT and the Asian Development Bank.
| AMRUT Scheme Supported Projects | Number of Households |
|---|---|
| Rehla and Vishrampur | 10,271 |
| Bardki Saraiya | 4,913 |
| Mahagama | 8,206 |
| Dhanwar | 5,597 |
| Domchanch | 7,161 |
| Jamtara | 7,860 |
| Banshidhar Nagar | 8,549 |
| Chatra and Harihar Ganj | 15,671 |
| Bada Harwa | 7,095 |
This table provides a clear overview of the number of households covered under each project funded by the World Bank and the AMRUT Scheme.
