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North India’s first River Rejuvenation Project Devika is nearing completion, Built at a cost of over Rs 190 crore on the lines of Namami Ganga, the Project was launched by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, said this on August 6 during a review meeting.
He pointed out that the River Devika, which is considered as the sister of the sacred river Ganga, has a great religious significance. “This is the reason why the Liquid Waste Management Project with the network of pipes and manholes connecting all the households under the Devika Rejuvenation Project is being constructed by UEED. The idea is to protect the river’s sanctity.” Out of the 190 crore funds allocated for the project, the sharing of allocation is in the ratio of 90:10 by the Centre and Union Territory respectively, he added.
Dr. Jitendra Singh also informed that besides a Liquid Waste Management Project, a Solid Waste Management Project will also be constructed under Devika Rejuvenation Project which is vital from many aspects protecting the sanctity of Devika River.
During the meeting, Dr. Jitendra Singh asserted that the role of PRIs, being the representatives of the grassroots level of the society, is vital for the success of major developmental projects. The PRIs present during the meeting raised many issues with the Minister. He directed the departments to redress the issues in the shortest possible time. The meeting was attended by DC Udhampur, Sachin Kumar Vaishya, Additional DRM Northern Railways, Baldev Raj, SSP Udhampur, Dr. Vinod Kumar, DDC, BDC members, Sarpanchs and Panchs.
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