Srinagar, Dec 01 (KNS) : Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana today undertook an official visit to the Nishat Water Treatment Plant to review its functioning and evaluate the treatment processes that ensure clean and safe drinking water for the areas served by the facility.
The Minister was accompanied by legislators Showkat Ganai, Ali Mohammad Dar and Ghulam Mohiuddin. Together, the team conducted a comprehensive inspection of the plant’s filtration, treatment and distribution mechanisms. They closely observed the operational efficiency of different units, ongoing maintenance works and the protocols in place to safeguard water quality standards.
During the review, the delegation assessed the technical functioning of machinery, the performance of treatment beds and the upkeep of essential infrastructure.
Special emphasis was laid on evaluating current maintenance practices and identifying areas requiring immediate attention to ensure seamless service delivery.
As part of the visit, the Minister also reviewed ongoing works under Smart City Ltd and AMRUT 2.0, which are aimed at upgrading Srinagar’s water supply infrastructure.
He inspected the 3 MGD Rapid Sand Filtration Plant being developed under Smart City Ltd, which will enhance the existing Water Treatment Plant capacity from 19 MGD to 22 MGD.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
This augmentation will significantly strengthen water supply to tail-end areas including Khanyar, Rainawari, Lal Chowk and their adjoining localities, benefitting an additional 87,000 residents.
Rana further reviewed the 7 MGD Activated Carbon Chamber being constructed under AMRUT 2.0 to improve the quality of treated water supplied from WTP Nishat.
The project addresses long-standing colour and odour issues arising from raw water drawn from Dal Lake, a concern repeatedly raised by Hon’ble MLAs of the Estimates Committee.
Once operational, the upgraded system will ensure improved water quality for nearly 6 lakh residents of Srinagar.
Addressing the officers and field staff, Rana highlighted the critical importance of uninterrupted potable water supply for the public.
He directed the concerned officials to promptly address any existing gaps and ensure that all systems operate at optimal capacity.
The Minister reiterated Omar Abdullah Government’s commitment to strengthening water infrastructure across J&K.
He emphasized that providing safe, reliable and high-quality drinking water remains a top priority and assured that necessary support would be extended to enhance the efficiency and resilience of such vital public utilities.(KNS)