Archive · 31 May 2025
KMC Approves Funds for Water Projects in South Kolkata
Imagine the city wants to make sure everyone has clean water.
They're spending money to build new water plants and put in new pipes, like building a bigger water highway.
This will bring clean water to many people in South Kolkata and near the EM Bypass.
The city is also making existing water plants bigger to make even more water available.
They're also building small stations to help push the water to houses that are far away, making sure everyone gets enough water.
KMC approved funds for water pipe procurement in South Kolkata.
The project aims to provide safe drinking water to over a million residents.
Funds will cover two water treatment plants and booster pumping stations.
Jaihind Jalprakalpa's capacity will be augmented by 20 million gallons.
15 capsule booster pumping stations will be set up in the next two years.
- Who
- Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC).
- What
- KMC sanctioned funds for water pipe procurement and infrastructure development.
- When
- Within the next 18 months.
- Where
- Areas off EM Bypass, Tollygunge-Jadavpur belt, Garia, Patuli, Baghajatin, and Ramgarh.
- Why
- To provide safe drinking water to residents in South Kolkata and off EM Bypass.
- Authority
- Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC)
- Project Scope
- Laying water pipes, construction of water treatment plants, and booster pumping stations
- Beneficiaries
- Over a million residents
- Funding
- Rs 700 crore
- Water Treatment Plant Locations
- Dhapa and near Dhalai Bridge in Garia
- Jaihind Jalprakalpa Capacity Increase
- 20 million gallons
- Booster Stations Planned
- 15
