Latest news with #DrinkfromTap
India Gazette
13-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Goa CM Pramod Sawant lays foundation stone for construction of government office Complex in Bicholim Taluk
Panaji (Goa) [India], May 13 (ANI): Goa Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant laid the foundation stone for the construction of the Government Office Complex in Bicholim Taluk. CM during the event on Monday said that this modern office complex, to be built at a cost of Rs 57.33 crore, will accommodate multiple Government departments and will feature comprehensive facilities including a library and an open hall, aimed at enhancing administrative efficiency and public service delivery, and that the project is slated for completion within 18 months. CM Sawant also reiterated that the Government of Goa remains committed to bolstering public infrastructure, ensuring better governance, and seamless implementation of its initiatives and programmes for the benefit of all citizens. Cm Sawant speaking to mediapersons said, '... Today, I laid the foundation stone of the administrative building, the project for which is worth Rs 60 crores. This project will be completed within 2 years... The administration will be streamlined and online services will be promoted in addition to a good infrastructure...' He laid the foundation stone in the presence of Bicholim MLA Dr Chandrakant Shetye, Maem MLA Shri Premendra Shet, and other dignitaries. Earlier, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal met with Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Goa Minister Vishwajit Rane in Panaji to review the implementation and progress of key urban development initiatives and infrastructure projects in the State. The Union minister reviewed the comprehensive development plans of urban schemes such as Atal Mission for Rejuvenation & Urban Tranasformation (AMRUT and AMRUT 2.0), Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U and PMAY-U 2.0), Smart Cities Mission (SCM), Swachh Bharat Mission - Urban (SBM-U and SBM-U 2.0), Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) and PM Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi). Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said, 'All the achievements and problems of Goa were discussed in great detail on the subjects of the Electricity Department and the Urban Development Housing Department. I congratulate Goa CM Pramod Sawant that Goa is performing very well compared to other states... Electricity has reached every house here... We have been told of a plan by the state to provide water to every house here... I promise that this scheme will be taken forward...' In connection, the Chief Minister of Goa requested to consider special assistance for 24x 7 water supply Drink from Tap (DfT) (Project cost about Rs 652.61 crore) special financial assistance of Rs 326.30 crore minimum for Water Source Augmentation, Infrastructure Development, Rehabilitation of Existing Network, pilot Drink-from-Tap projects including smart metering, IoT and SCADA-based monitoring systems to the State under AMRUT 2.0. The Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs agreed to consider the request for the 24x7 water supply, Drink from Tap (DfT) Scheme for Goa. (ANI)
India Gazette
12-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Union Minister Manohar Lal, Goa CM Sawant review progress of urban development schemes
New Delhi [India], May 12 (ANI): Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal met with Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Goa Minister Vishwajit Rane in Panaji to review the implementation and progress of key urban development initiatives and infrastructure projects in the State. The Union minister reviewed the comprehensive development plans of urban schemes such as Atal Mission for Rejuvenation & Urban Transformation (AMRUT and AMRUT 2.0), Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U and PMAY-U 2.0), Smart Cities Mission (SCM), Swachh Bharat Mission - Urban (SBM-U and SBM-U 2.0), Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) and PM Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi). Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said, 'All the achievements and problems of Goa were discussed in great detail on the subjects of the Electricity Department and the Urban Development Housing Department. I congratulate Goa CM Pramod Sawant that Goa is performing very well compared to other states... Electricity has reached every house here... We have been told a plan by the state to provide water to every house here... I promise that this scheme will be taken forward...' In connection, the Chief Minister of Goa requested to consider special assistance for 24x 7 water supply Drink from Tap (DfT) (Project cost about Rs 652.61 crore) special financial assistance of Rs 326.30 crore minimum for Water Source Augmentation, Infrastructure Development, Rehabilitation of Existing Network, pilot Drink-from-Tap projects including smart metering, IoT and SCADA-based monitoring systems to the State under AMRUT 2.0. The Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs agreed to consider the request for the 24x7 water supply, Drink from Tap (DfT) Scheme for Goa. Also Chief Minister requested to consider Given Goa's unique urban challenges, particularly due to the significantly high volume of tourist inflow placing additional burden on civic infrastructure and requested that the State be considered as a special case for enhanced and expedited support under both AMRUT 2.0 and SBM-U 2.0. The minister agreed and instructed the concerned official to make the necessary policy changes in the tourist states. In the spirit of cooperative federalism, the Centre and the State are working closely to expedite priority projects for the State's overall development and are also coordinating to resolve the major challenges and pending issues. Union Minister Manohar Lal emphasised the need to develop and improve infrastructure and promote sustainable urbanisation through strategic planning and public-private partnerships. He also advised the State to complete all pending works related to water supply (new/service tap connections and new/service sewer connections) under AMRUT; revision of action plan, expedite tendering work for toilets (community toilets, public toilets, aspirational toilets, urinals), Solid Waste Management, STP/co-treatment facilities under SBM; submit proposals, inform and educate citizens about PMAY-U 2.0 to get benefits of affordable housing; profile Street Vendors under PM SVANidhi, clear eligible loan applications and increase women participation. The Minister also directed the State to submit a proposal for the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme. He also reviewed the progress under Smart Cities and DAY-NULM. The Minister said that Goa, as a prominent tourist hub and a rapidly growing State, is witnessing significant progress in urban development. He provided guidelines for effective planning and proper implementation of urban schemes under the Union Urban Affairs Ministry to promote development and enhance ease of living for the people. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
12-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Centre to consider Goa's demand for 24x7 ‘Drink from Tap' water supply project
New Delhi: Goa's demand for special assistance of ₹652.61 crore for providing 24x7 Drink from Tap (DfT) water supply project will be considered, central government officials said following a meeting between Union housing and urban affairs minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant on Monday. Further, based on the demands made by Sawant and Goa's urban development minister Vishwajit Rane, Khattar asked MoHUA (ministry of housing and urban affairs) officials to make necessary policy changes in the tourist states to provide enhanced central government support under AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) 2.0 and SBM-U (Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban) 2.0 to better serve the significantly high volume of tourists. Odisha's Puri, another tourism-dominated city, became the first in the country to provide 24x7 DfT in July 2021. Following this, the state government expanded the project in other urban centres. In a government release, it was said that the Goa CM had also sought special financial assistance of ₹326.30 crore minimum for Water Source Augmentation, Infrastructure Development, Rehabilitation of Existing Network, pilot Drink-from-Tap projects including smart metering, IoT and SCADA-based monitoring systems to the State under AMRUT 2.0. During their meeting, Khattar also advised the State to complete all pending work related to water supply (new/service tap connections and new/service sewer connections) under AMRUT; revision of action plan, expedite tendering work for toilets (community toilets, public toilets, aspirational toilets, urinals), Solid Waste Management, STP/co-treatment facilities under SBM, the government release added. The union minister also urged the CM to inform and educate citizens about PMAY-U (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban) 2.0 to get benefits of affordable housing; profile Street Vendors under PM SVANidhi (a microcredit facility for street vendors), clear eligible loan applications and increase women participation.
