Jaipur: On Saturday, Department of Self-Governance and the Jaipur Development Authority officials rode in a luxury bus to assess the drainage system and potholed roads.
After the weather improved, the officials visited Transport Nagar, Delhi Road, Jal Mahal, Zorawar Singh Gate, Subhash Chowk, Badi Chaupad, Ajmer Road, 200 feet bypass, Sikar Road, Badi Chaupad, Chhoti Chaupad, Chandpole Bazaar, Chomu Puliya, Jaipur Delhi Bypass via Nandpuri Underpass, Jhalana Bypass and Transport Nagar which were flooded due to heavy rains.
The bus ride happened after T Ravikant, the principal secretary of the Department of Self-Governance, voiced his displeasure with the city’s poor drainage system and waste heaps. He noted that the drainage system was clogged due to incessant rain, resulting in road potholes.
He instructed the Jaipur Development Authority authorities to fix these roads and augment the drains’ capacity.
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He said that the engineers have been directed to calculate the diameter and size of the drains again, adding that their capacity is falling short due to heavy rains.
After touring the city, the principal secretary said that he had brought together the officials of all the departments to redesign and improve the drainage system.
“Drainage system needs to be updated. We will make efforts to ensure that the residents of Jaipur City do not face these problems in the next rainy season. Instructions have been given to the engineers to improve the condition of the drains,” the Principal Secretary said.
He said that all the officers would prepare a plan for the city’s development at their level, which would be implemented after taking suggestions from all.
Heavy rains have lashed Jaipur City recently, causing waterlogging and choking of the drainage system in many areas.
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma also toured the city amid heavy rains and directed the officials to repair the potholed roads and the drainage system.
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–IANS
