CM Grid scheme reviewed, directions to expedite work

Varanasi: Divisional commissioner S Rajalingam held a meeting regarding Varanasi Municipal Corporation's work under the CM Grid Scheme on Tuesday. The commissioner reviewed municipal corporation's work related to road improvement, water drainage, sewage, green area development, traffic improvement and other infrastructure and issued directions to the effect.The commissioner conducted separate review of each road and instructed designation of nodal officers from each department to establish inter-departmental coordination to expedite construction work. Additional municipal commissioner, Savita Yadav, was instructed to hold meetings with revenue and other officials to address difficulties in review and work. The commissioner ordered chief engineer of VMC to complete all formalities for resolving issues within a week. Contractors from the firm working on the project were also present and they apprised the commissioner of the challenges they were facing. The meeting was attended by officials from the municipal corporation, along with stakeholders from waterworks, jal nigam, PWD, electricity department, VDA and UPPCL. Under the CM Grid Scheme, the development of six roads is being carried out by VMC on a budget of Rs 47 crore. The project involves road development along with underground shifting of utilities like electric poles and wires. CM Grid Scheme is an ambitious project of UP govt aimed at developing and modernising city roads. Roads will be constructed using modern technology, incorporating features like sidewalks, green zones, solar-powered street lights, bus stops and EV charging stations. The scheme aims to promote he city's economic growth and improve the standard of living for its residents.The work carried out under this scheme will be transparent, providing the public with information about road construction. Aim is also to create environment-friendly roads, playing a crucial role in urban development.

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