JAMMU, Sept 23: To ensure timely delivery of urban infrastructure and strengthen sewage management in the city, JMC Commissioner Dr. Devansh Yadav today visited the 27 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) developed on Activated Sludge Process (ASP) technology at Bhagwati Nagar.
The project, constructed by NBCC (India) Limited in 2016 to enhance sewage treatment capacity, has started partial functioning since last month.
During the inspection, the Commissioner reviewed the functioning of the plant and enquired about facilities created under the project. While appreciating the progress so far, Dr. Yadav noted that some crucial works remain pending for the plant to become fully operational and beneficial for the public.
Directing NBCC officials to complete all pending works within 15 days, including making the in-house laboratory functional and activating the gaseous chlorine system for effective disinfection, Dr. Yadav also stressed securing operational consent from the Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Committee (JKPCC), which is a statutory requirement under environmental norms.
The Commissioner highlighted that once these steps are completed, the plant will be formally handed over to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, paving the way for its full-scale operation to benefit stakeholders.
“Completion and commissioning of this plant is a critical step towards ensuring cleaner water bodies, reducing environmental hazards and improving public health in Jammu,” Dr. Yadav said while interacting with officials.
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