Drain to Be Built in Neelkanth Colony at Rs 28.80 Lakh, Mayor Lays Foundation Stone

Mayor, Former Minister Inaugurate Construction to Improve Water Drainage

YAMUNANAGAR / PEN OF DEMOCRACY NEWS DESK

JAGADHRI: A drain will be constructed in Neelkanth Colony, Ward No. 1, at a cost of Rs 28.80 lakh, with Mayor Suman Bahmani laying the foundation stone for the development work on Saturday. Former minister Kanwar Pal and ward councillor Reena Rastogi were also present at the ceremony, where they jointly marked the start of the work by breaking a coconut.

The proposed drain will run from Neelkanth Washing Centre to Bombay Furniture. The project is intended to improve the drainage system in the locality and help residents deal with waterlogging. Better water disposal is also expected to support cleanliness in the colony and allow rainwater to flow away more smoothly during the rainy season.

The foundation-stone ceremony marks another civic construction project being undertaken by the Municipal Corporation as part of its stated effort to accelerate development works across the city’s wards. The work in Neelkanth Colony focuses on a basic urban service: the movement and disposal of water through a planned drain.

Drainage Improvement a Key Objective

Water drainage is an important part of neighbourhood infrastructure, particularly where rainwater needs to be carried away without creating persistent waterlogging. In Neelkanth Colony, the new drain is planned along the stretch between Neelkanth Washing Centre and Bombay Furniture. The stated objective is to improve the existing water-disposal arrangement and reduce difficulties for local residents arising from accumulated water.

The project has been assigned a cost of Rs 28.80 lakh. The Municipal Corporation is undertaking the construction, while the foundation stone was laid by Mayor Suman Bahmani in the presence of former minister Kanwar Pal and ward councillor Reena Rastogi. The ceremony formally marked the commencement of the work.

Along with helping water move out of the area, an improved drainage arrangement can contribute to keeping public spaces cleaner by reducing the likelihood of standing water. The source information for the project specifically identifies better drainage, relief from waterlogging-related problems and smoother disposal of rainwater as the expected benefits for the colony.

Mayor Says Basic Facilities Remain a Priority

Mayor Suman Bahmani said the Municipal Corporation was committed to strengthening basic facilities in every ward of the city. She said works related to roads, drains and water disposal were being prioritised so that residents could get relief from everyday civic problems.

She also said special attention would be paid to the quality of development works. According to the mayor, the officials concerned would be directed to ensure that construction was carried out in accordance with the prescribed standards. The emphasis, she said, was on delivering essential civic infrastructure while maintaining the required quality of work.

The project in Neelkanth Colony is among the ward-level works being taken up to address local infrastructure needs. Its planned route—from Neelkanth Washing Centre to Bombay Furniture—identifies the stretch where the drain is to be constructed. The work is expected to strengthen the area’s drainage arrangement and improve the disposal of water, especially during rainfall.

No Ward Will Be Overlooked: Kanwar Pal

Former minister Kanwar Pal said no ward would be neglected in the city’s development. He said the priority was to provide better facilities to residents by undertaking works in line with local needs.

He underlined the importance of taking up development projects according to the requirements of people in different neighbourhoods. The drain project in Neelkanth Colony is focused on one such basic need: improving water drainage and helping reduce waterlogging-related difficulties for residents.

Ward councillor Reena Rastogi was present with the mayor and former minister at the foundation-stone ceremony. Municipal Corporation junior engineer Gagan Sandhu also attended the programme, along with Pranjal Rastogi, Rajpal, Jagdish Chand, Satwinder, Fauji Sahib, Kapil, Mintu, Ahmed Ali, Narendra, Manoj Aggarwal, Mamta Neelam, Rajni and others.

The project’s stated cost is Rs 28.80 lakh, and the construction is planned on the stretch from Neelkanth Washing Centre to Bombay Furniture. The civic body’s stated focus is to improve basic services across the wards, while the local work is expected to improve water disposal and help maintain cleanliness in Neelkanth Colony.