Ahmedabad: The civic body recently approved a Rs 131.97 crore proposal to cover 7.34km of the Gota-Godhavi Canal with RCC slabs and slabs.
The canal passes through the southwestern part of the city and is a major stormwater drain. However, since the drain is open, it has also become a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
The AMC will cover the canal with a series of RCC slabs, which will help in vector control, according to sources.
The AMC also plans to construct a new road over the canal once it is covered with concrete slabs. AMC has already installed RCC slabs on 5.97-km stretch. The remaining 7.34km will be covered in the next phase of the project.
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The canal passes through the southwestern part of the city and is a major stormwater drain. However, since the drain is open, it has also become a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
The AMC will cover the canal with a series of RCC slabs, which will help in vector control, according to sources.
The AMC also plans to construct a new road over the canal once it is covered with concrete slabs. AMC has already installed RCC slabs on 5.97-km stretch. The remaining 7.34km will be covered in the next phase of the project.
We also published the following articles recently
Govt cuts tax on high-end vehicles, simplifies slabs to boost sale in state
The Goa cabinet has reduced the tax on high-end vehicles costing over Rs 1 crore and simplified tax payments for rental cars and two-wheelers. The tax on high-end vehicles has been capped at a maximum of Rs 15 lakh, while the tax on high-end motorcycles above Rs 3 lakh has been capped at a maximum of Rs 1.5 lakh. The government will implement the decision through the Goa Motor Vehicles Tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023. This move aims to discourage people from buying high-end vehicles outside of Goa.
The Goa cabinet has reduced the tax on high-end vehicles costing over Rs 1 crore and simplified tax payments for rental cars and two-wheelers. The tax on high-end vehicles has been capped at a maximum of Rs 15 lakh, while the tax on high-end motorcycles above Rs 3 lakh has been capped at a maximum of Rs 1.5 lakh. The government will implement the decision through the Goa Motor Vehicles Tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023. This move aims to discourage people from buying high-end vehicles outside of Goa.
19cr administrative sanction for 1.6km canal restoration
The state government has given administrative sanction of Rs 19.3 crore for the development of the West Coast canal in Varkala, including the rejuvenation of the Varkala tunnel and the Sivagiri canal. The canal will be made navigable from Nadayara to Kollam. The government has also approved the development of the waterway from Sivagiri canal to Nadayara bridge, with the objective of ensuring smooth passage of boats. The project includes the identification of a dumping yard for dredged sand and the clearance of encroachments along the canal. A six-member committee has been formed to address issues related to compensation and rehabilitation.
The state government has given administrative sanction of Rs 19.3 crore for the development of the West Coast canal in Varkala, including the rejuvenation of the Varkala tunnel and the Sivagiri canal. The canal will be made navigable from Nadayara to Kollam. The government has also approved the development of the waterway from Sivagiri canal to Nadayara bridge, with the objective of ensuring smooth passage of boats. The project includes the identification of a dumping yard for dredged sand and the clearance of encroachments along the canal. A six-member committee has been formed to address issues related to compensation and rehabilitation.
50k for each police stn for blanket CCTV cover
Lalbazar officials have completed the CCTV audit at police stations and are now requesting the immediate installation of CCTVs in stations frequented by the public. Each police station has been allocated sufficient funds for this purpose, and the footage must be conserved for at least 18 months as per the Supreme Court mandate. The audit revealed that most police stations already have four cameras, and 24 stations have complied with the mandate by installing cameras throughout the building. However, funds are still awaited for the remaining stations. Lalbazar has decided to utilize available resources to install CCTVs in high-traffic areas and await government funds for the rest.
Lalbazar officials have completed the CCTV audit at police stations and are now requesting the immediate installation of CCTVs in stations frequented by the public. Each police station has been allocated sufficient funds for this purpose, and the footage must be conserved for at least 18 months as per the Supreme Court mandate. The audit revealed that most police stations already have four cameras, and 24 stations have complied with the mandate by installing cameras throughout the building. However, funds are still awaited for the remaining stations. Lalbazar has decided to utilize available resources to install CCTVs in high-traffic areas and await government funds for the rest.
