Commissioner reviews municipal corporation work under CM Grid Scheme in Varanasi
The commissioner conducted a separate review of each road and instructed the designation of nodal officers from each department to establish inter-departmental coordination to expedite construction work. The 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 the chief engineer of the Municipal Corporation to complete all formalities for resolving issues within a week.
Contractors from the firm working on the project were also present at the meeting, where they apprised the commissioner of the challenges they were facing. The meeting was attended by officials from the Municipal Corporation, along with stakeholders from the Waterworks, Jal Nigam, PWD, Electricity Department, VDA, and UPPCL.
Under the CM Grid Scheme, the development of six roads is being carried out by the Municipal Corporation with a budget of Rs 47 crores.
The project involves road development along with the underground shifting of utilities like electric poles and wires.
The CM Grid Scheme is an ambitious project by the
Uttar Pradesh
govt aimed at developing and modernising city roads. Under this scheme, roads will be constructed using modern technology, incorporating features like sidewalks, green zones, solar-powered street lights, bus stops, and EV charging stations.
Features of the CM Grid Scheme:
Smart Roads: Roads constructed under this scheme will be smart, featuring sidewalks, green zones, and modern street lighting.
Modern Technology: The construction will utilise modern technology, such as full-depth reclamation and artificial intensifiers.
Environmentally Friendly: The scheme aims to create environmentally friendly roads, playing a crucial role in urban development.
Transparency: The work carried out under this scheme will be transparent, providing the public with information about road construction.
Benefits of the CM Grid Scheme:
Improved Traffic: Roads built under this scheme will enhance city traffic flow and reduce congestion issues.
Better Facilities: Roads will offer facilities like sidewalks, bus stops, and EV charging stations, beneficial for the public.
Economic Growth: The scheme will promote the city's economic growth and improve the standard of living for its residents.
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