JAMMU: The project to build nallahs on the right bank of the Tawi River from Peerkho Main to Dhounthly was approved by the Administrative Council (AC), which met here under the direction of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. The project is estimated to cost Rs. 26.87 crores and will be funded through the Capex Budget. Attending the meeting were Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, the Lieutenant Governor’s principal secretary, Atal Dulloo, the chief secretary, and Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, the advisor.The project was created in accordance with guidelines provided by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the National Green Tribunal (NGT) for reducing pollution in the Tawi River by treating and diverting untreated wastewater that would otherwise fall into the river from storm water drains. In addition to guaranteeing compliance with the directives of the NGT and CPCB regarding the mitigation of pollution in the River Tawi here, this will ensure proper drainage and sewerage network of the area, which will directly benefit the households/local inhabitants.
