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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
PMC to set up biogas plant at city's Bazar Samiti
Patna: In a significant move towards sustainable waste management, Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) is set to establish a state-of-the-art biogas plant on Bazar Samiti premises, the city's largest fruit and vegetable market in the Bahadurpur area of the state capital. The project, approved by the Union ministry of urban development and housing, will help address the growing waste management challenges in the city. Patna was selected as one of only four cities across the country, alongside Varanasi, Bengaluru, and Trichy, for this initiative. The PMC will install a 5 TPD (tonnes per day) capacity biogas plant within the market committee premises for which the DPR is being prepared, said a PMC official. PMC commissioner, Animesh Kumar Parashar, said, "The project will be executed under the 'Waste solutions for a circular economy in India' project, supported by GIZ's MAF funding. This initiative is expected to play a crucial role in improving Patna's performance in the Swachh Survekshan rankings." Parashar further said the biogas plant will process approximately 5,000 kg of organic waste daily. This processing will yield around 250kg of biogas and 500 kg of organic fertiliser everyday. "One of the key benefits of this project is the elimination of daily waste transportation to Bairiya dumping yard, as the waste will be processed on-site. This will not only reduce transportation costs, but also minimise the environmental impact of waste disposal," he said. "We expect this project to serve as a model for similar waste management solutions in other cities across the country," Parashar added. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
RCD set to repair damaged city roads
Patna: Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation (BUIDCO) has handed over three major roads in Patna to the road construction department (RCD) for urgent repair works. The roads, spanning 1,199 metres, are located in the Digha and Kankarbagh zones where sewerage network works have recently been completed. BUIDCO managing director Animesh Kumar Parashar has asked agencies to ensure roads are restored immediately following completion of infrastructure work to avoid inconvenience to the public during the upcoming monsoon season. "The three roads assigned to the RCD for repair include Sahdeo Mahto Marg in Digha Zone-1, Ghurdaur Road in Digha Zone-2 and the stretch from Jaleshwar Temple to Jogipur Colony in Kankarbagh Zone," said an RCD official. Earlier, a list of 39 additional roads was handed over to the department for restoration. These include the stretch from Daroga Rai Path to Veer Chand Patel Path in Digha Zone 1, Digha-Ashiana Road to Shastri Nagar in Digha Zone 2 and from Hanuman Nagar to Malahi Pakri in Kankarbagh zone. Ranjeet Rai, a resident of Ghurdaur Road, said locals face regular difficulties crossing the Ashiana-Digha Road. "A lot of dust can be seen in the air due to ongoing construction work under the Namami Gange Project. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here - This Might Save You From Losing Money Expertinspector Click Here Undo We have to cover our faces while crossing from there to avoid inhaling the polluted air," said Ravi Prakash, a resident of Ashiana Nagar. "The situation gets worse when it rains, as the road becomes slippery due to the damaged surface," he added. While the RCD is responsible for restoring its own roads, the repair of roads under the Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) is carried out by BUIDCO's appointed agency. Road construction minister Nitin Nabin had recently directed that all damaged roads be repaired by May 30 without fail. He has also instructed agencies to ensure all open manholes at construction sites are securely covered and all potholes are filled without delay.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
18 city roads in need for urgent repair
Patna: After assessing the roads dug up by various firms it hired for construction of drainage pipeline and Namami Gange projects, Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (Buidco) has prepared a list of 18 roads with a total length of 3,642m that are in bad condition after completion of the work. It has handed over the list to road construction department for repair. This include a 305-m stretch on Daroga Rai Path (from Ram Janaki to Hanuman Temple), Boring Road (120m), Balupar Road (550m) and Beerchand Patel Path (130m) in Digha zone 1. Other roads include Digha-Ashiana Road (540-m stretch), Rajeev Nagar Road number 26 (252m), AG Colony Market Road (52m), the stretch from IGIMS to Lalbabu Market Road (235m), Rajvanshi Nagar (110m), near Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple (192m), Punaichak (149m) and Shastri Nagar (167m) in Digha zone 2. In Kankerbagh zone, six roads need to be repaired — two stretches in Hanuman Nagar Road (295m and 97m), Malahi Pakri Road (96m), Road number 4 (100m), Malahi Pakri (110m) and Road number 3 near Malahi Pakri Chowk (132m). Animesh Kumar Parashar, managing director of Buidco, said to ensure that the general public does not face any inconvenience during the rainy season, the ongoing work on sewage lines was completed and they are being made motorable. "The roads where the sewerage network work was completed by Buidco have been listed for repair," he said. The MD has instructed the construction agencies involved in the Namami Gange project to restore the dug-up roads as soon as the work is completed. "Contracts with the agencies involved in the Namami Gange project include a clause to restore the dug-up roads. The roads will be reconstructed to their original form by the road construction department, while the repair work of roads under the Patna Municipal Corporation is being carried out by the Buidco agencies," said Parashar who is also the municipal commissioner. Last week, road construction minister Nitin Nabin ordered repair of the broken roads by May 30. He directed all the agencies to ensure that the open manholes at the construction sites are covered and all potholes are filled without any delay. So far, over 12km of road repair work has been completed in New Capital Road Division, Patna. In Patna West Road Division, work has been completed on over 1km out of over 2km. Patna: After assessing the roads dug up by various firms it hired for construction of drainage pipeline and Namami Gange projects, Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (Buidco) has prepared a list of 18 roads with a total length of 3,642m that are in bad condition after completion of the work. It has handed over the list to road construction department for repair. This include a 305-m stretch on Daroga Rai Path (from Ram Janaki to Hanuman Temple), Boring Road (120m), Balupar Road (550m) and Beerchand Patel Path (130m) in Digha zone 1. Other roads include Digha-Ashiana Road (540-m stretch), Rajeev Nagar Road number 26 (252m), AG Colony Market Road (52m), the stretch from IGIMS to Lalbabu Market Road (235m), Rajvanshi Nagar (110m), near Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple (192m), Punaichak (149m) and Shastri Nagar (167m) in Digha zone 2. In Kankerbagh zone, six roads need to be repaired — two stretches in Hanuman Nagar Road (295m and 97m), Malahi Pakri Road (96m), Road number 4 (100m), Malahi Pakri (110m) and Road number 3 near Malahi Pakri Chowk (132m). Animesh Kumar Parashar, managing director of Buidco, said to ensure that the general public does not face any inconvenience during the rainy season, the ongoing work on sewage lines was completed and they are being made motorable. "The roads where the sewerage network work was completed by Buidco have been listed for repair," he said. The MD has instructed the construction agencies involved in the Namami Gange project to restore the dug-up roads as soon as the work is completed. "Contracts with the agencies involved in the Namami Gange project include a clause to restore the dug-up roads. The roads will be reconstructed to their original form by the road construction department, while the repair work of roads under the Patna Municipal Corporation is being carried out by the Buidco agencies," said Parashar who is also the municipal commissioner. Last week, road construction minister Nitin Nabin ordered repair of the broken roads by May 30. He directed all the agencies to ensure that the open manholes at the construction sites are covered and all potholes are filled without any delay. So far, over 12km of road repair work has been completed in New Capital Road Division, Patna. In Patna West Road Division, work has been completed on over 1km out of over 2km.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Civic body launches drive to cover all open manholes before monsoon
Patna: With the onset of the monsoon approaching, the Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) has launched the second phase of its Open Manhole Free (OMF) campaign, an ambitious effort to cover all open and damaged manholes and catchpits in the city's 75 wards. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Municipal officials described the initiative as a "herculean task," particularly as around 3-4% of the city's manholes were found broken during the last survey. The damage was attributed to ongoing infrastructure work and the pressure from heavy vehicles. In preparation for the OMF 2.0 campaign, executive engineers from all six civic circles – Azimabad, Bankipur, Kankerbagh, New Capital, Patliputra, and Patna City – have formed teams to conduct a comprehensive survey of existing manholes and catchpits. The goal is to ensure every ward qualifies as open manhole free. To reinforce accountability, ward councillors will jointly sign off on final reports confirming that no open chambers remain in their areas. They will also be responsible for overseeing the quality and completion of the work. Municipal commissioner Animesh Kumar Parashar said, "The team will survey all wards to ensure that all manholes have covers and all wards will soon be declared open manhole free. Earlier, under the leadership of ward councillors, the PMC organised a cleanliness drive under the 'Mera Shehr, Meri Jawabdehi' (My City, My Responsibility) programme. Along with this, an 'OMF' campaign was conducted, during which most manholes were identified and covered." To intensify efforts, 75 officers have been appointed at the headquarters level to monitor progress in each ward and report directly to the municipal commissioner. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Councillors have been directed to coordinate closely with engineers to ensure any remaining open manholes are addressed without delay. "To ensure that the survey and covering of manholes, along with their cleaning, is done efficiently, a mop-up round is being initiated. Under this, an additional 20 workers have been deployed in each ward to complete the previous work," Parashar added. Residents have also been encouraged to take part in the initiative. Any open manholes can be reported by calling the PMC helpline at 155304. Patna's municipal area includes approximately 1.5 lakh drains, of which around 85,000 are manholes and 65,000 are catchpits. As part of OMF 2.0, traditional chamber lids will be replaced with durable precast structures, offering better strength, crack resistance and concrete support for improved safety and longevity.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
PMC prepares monsoon plan to tackle waterlogging in city
1 2 3 4 5 6 Patna: Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) has started preparing a detailed monsoon action plan to tackle waterlogging across the city, primarily concentrating on essential aspects, including prompt drain cleaning , mapping of flood-prone locations and the condition of drainage pumping stations. Besides a control centre will be established and teams will be formed to supervise waterlogging cases whilst ensuring smooth inter-departmental coordination. According to civic body officials, 97 places have been marked as water-chronic areas. As many as 75 nodal officers have been assigned to oversee operations in their respective wards and form emergency quick response teams that will be provided with the necessary equipment for draining out rainwater. During a recent meeting, the PMC and Buidco reviewed all waterlogging-prone areas and the reasons behind the problem. At most places, the problems are because of damaged or unfinished drains, absence of a drain network, insufficient capacity of sump houses and their snapped connection with drain lines, dug-up roads, and open manholes and catch pits, among others. According to PMC commissioner Animesh Kumar Parashar, water-chronic areas have been listed out ward-wise in all six circles: Amizabad (3), Bankipur (2), Kankarbagh (4), New Capital (11), Patliputra (7) and Patna City (2). After conducting a survey of drains in several areas, tailor-made solutions are being taken accordingly at identified locations to tackle the waterlogging problem, he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Original Adidas Three (03) Combo Track Pants, Offer Time Limited Original Adidas Buy Now Undo The de-silting work of major, small and medium drains, manholes and catch pits is going on simultaneously. Special cleaning has been instructed for wards. Additionally, continuous inspection of open drains, manholes and catch pits by officials has been directed. To oversee the work, the PMC has divided all the drains into 19 zones and formed 19 teams for inspection. "From May 1, the inspection team will assess the quality of work in all wards at the headquarters level," Parashar said.
