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Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Hydraulic parking facility at Maurya Lok lies idle
1 2 Patna: Despite being inaugurated five months ago, the hydraulic multi-level car parking facility at Maurya Lok Complex remains underutilised with vehicles still being parked haphazardly on the premises. Patna Smart City Limited (PSCL) has resolved to take corrective measures, including the imposition of fines on those parking outside the designated facility. Animesh Kumar Parashar, managing director of PSCL, said the vehicles of employees working in various govt offices located within the Maurya Lok Complex would now be required to use the multi-level parking facility. "For this, we are asking for a list of vehicle numbers from all the offices. There are around 40 offices here, including the passport office, different banks, NABARD, HUIDCO and various food and garment shops. They have to park their vehicles inside the parking facility. The parking will be done on a first-come, first-served policy," Parashar said. He added, "Our first priority is to fill this multi-level car parking. If it remains empty while cars are still being parked outside, a fine will be imposed. Even visitors must use the parking facility. They can also pre-book parking slots." The hydraulic multi-level parking structure, constructed at a cost of over Rs 28 crore, is equipped with a shuttle dolly system that transports cars between the ground level and upper floors. The facility also includes parking sensors, CCTV surveillance and automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras. Two parking units have been built — one inside the Maurya Lok premises and another near Budh Marg — with a combined capacity to accommodate 156 vehicles. Of these, one tower is designed for 96 vehicles and the other for 60. Although the facility was inaugurated in Feb this year, fewer than 20 cars use it daily.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
New recreational area on Ganga path likely to be ready by August: PSCL
Advt Advt Residents will soon have a new recreational area in the city as the development of Ganga riverfront on a 3-km stretch from Digha roundabout to LCT Ghat is likely to be completed by mid-August, Priya Saurabh, the spokesperson of Patna Smart City Limited (PSCL), the nodal agency for the project, has per the proposal, the project, 'Riverfront Development along the Ganga' consists of two segments: a picnic spot featuring an allocated space for a vending zone and a green zone with outdoor seating 500 fabricated shops along a 1km stretch on JP Ganga Path , commonly referred to as Patna's Marine Drive, costing Rs 15 crore, are being set up, the PSCL officials have Kumar Parashar, the managing director (MD) of PSCL, said there will be statues of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and socialist leader Jayaprakash Narayan with 3-D murals on platforms with inscriptions, plantation and lights on a 100-metre stretch from Digha golambar near Atal Path."Selfie points will be made on Atal Path and JP Ganga Path. For beautification, around 245 planter boxes will be placed on both sides of the pathway, and over 10,000 saplings, including ornamental, native and hedges, will be planted. The entire area will be illuminated with garden, facade and profile lights. There will be a beautiful 25-feet-high zigzag archway with different names of Ganga - Bhagirathi, Jahnavi, Alaknanda, Mandakini, Sursarita and Vishnupadi among others. There will also be a large gate with a display, 'Ganga kinare' to enter a food court area," the PSCL MD stretch from Kurji Mor to LCT Ghat, however, has been designated as a no-vending zone, where environment, forest and climate change department has undertaken a comprehensive development project. The 650-metre-long area will have plantations, landscaping, benches, street lights and a dedicated walking pathway. The estimated cost of the entire project is ₹52.81 crore.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
New recreational area on JP Ganga Path likely to be ready by mid-Aug: PSCL
Patna: Residents will soon have a new recreational area in the city as the development of Ganga riverfront on a 3-kilometre stretch from Digha roundabout to LCT Ghat is likely to be completed by mid-August, Priya Saurabh, the spokesperson of Patna Smart City Limited (PSCL), the nodal agency for the project, has said. As per the proposal, the project, 'Riverfront Development along the Ganga' consists of two segments: a picnic spot featuring an allocated space for a vending zone and a green zone with outdoor seating arrangements. Around 500 fabricated shops along a 1km stretch on JP Ganga Path, commonly referred to as Patna's Marine Drive, costing Rs 15 crore, are being set up, the PSCL officials have said. Animesh Kumar Parashar, the managing director (MD) of PSCL, said there will be statues of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and socialist leader Jayaprakash Narayan with 3-D murals on platforms with inscriptions, plantation and lights on a 100-metre stretch from Digha golambar near Atal Path. "Selfie points will be made on Atal Path and JP Ganga Path. For beautification, around 245 planter boxes will be placed on both sides of the pathway, and over 10,000 saplings, including ornamental, native and hedges, will be planted. The entire area will be illuminated with garden, facade and profile lights. There will be a beautiful 25-feet-high zigzag archway with different names of Ganga — Bhagirathi, Jahnavi, Alaknanda, Mandakini, Sursarita and Vishnupadi among others. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo There will also be a large gate with a display, 'Ganga kinare' to enter a food court area," the PSCL MD said. The stretch from Kurji Mor to LCT Ghat, however, has been designated as a no-vending zone, where environment, forest and climate change department has undertaken a comprehensive development project. The 650-metre-long area will have plantations, landscaping, benches, street lights and a dedicated walking pathway. The estimated cost of the entire project is Rs 52.81 crore.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Smart road over Mandiri drain likely to be ready by mid-Aug
Patna: The much-needed makeover of Mandiri drain under the smart city project is nearing completion with the construction of a road over it. The 1.2-km smart road that will be a direct link between Bailey Road and Ashok Rajpath is likely to be ready for commuters by mid-Aug. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to Patna Smart City Limited (PSCL) authorities, 95% of the work has been completed. "Of the 1,289-metre stretch, approximately 1,200 metres have been constructed. Work on the construction of a divider, road markings, signage and landscaping has been going on simultaneously," PSCL spokesperson Priya Saurabh said on Thursday. She told this newspaper that the target has been set to complete the remaining 89-metre road near Voltas More before August 15. Electric poles are being installed on the median for street lights, Priya said. The two-lane road, between Bailey Road near Income Tax roundabout and Ashok Rajpath via Danapur-Gandhi Maidan road near Siddeshwari Kali Mandir, will be 11 metres wide (5.5 metres each). The project includes 3.5-metre wide service lanes for pedestrians on both sides. The smart road, which is being constructed by utilising Rs 86.9 crore, will be equipped with essential features such as common underground utility ducts for drains, four sluice gates and three desilting chambers. Additionally, it will also include optical fibre cables, broadband, sewerage water and gas pipelines among other underground utilities. The engineers of the project said that the road is being constructed over the drain using a double-barreled RCC (reinforced cement concrete) box that can be opened from top for cleaning purposes and shift utilities without damaging the road. The road infrastructure and associated facilities will significantly enhance living conditions for the local residents by eliminating an unpleasant odour from the exposed drain while improving sanitation standards. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Mandiri drain is the main city drainage line connecting the administrative areas from R-Block with the residential places near Bans Ghat, carrying waste discharge from ward numbers 21, 24, 25, 26 and 27. CM Nitish Kumar laid the foundation stone of the project in December 2021. Patna: The much-needed makeover of Mandiri drain under the smart city project is nearing completion with the construction of a road over it. The 1.2-km smart road that will be a direct link between Bailey Road and Ashok Rajpath is likely to be ready for commuters by mid-Aug. According to Patna Smart City Limited (PSCL) authorities, 95% of the work has been completed. "Of the 1,289-metre stretch, approximately 1,200 metres have been constructed. Work on the construction of a divider, road markings, signage and landscaping has been going on simultaneously," PSCL spokesperson Priya Saurabh said on Thursday. She told this newspaper that the target has been set to complete the remaining 89-metre road near Voltas More before August 15. Electric poles are being installed on the median for street lights, Priya said. The two-lane road, between Bailey Road near Income Tax roundabout and Ashok Rajpath via Danapur-Gandhi Maidan road near Siddeshwari Kali Mandir, will be 11 metres wide (5.5 metres each). The project includes 3.5-metre wide service lanes for pedestrians on both sides. The smart road, which is being constructed by utilising Rs 86.9 crore, will be equipped with essential features such as common underground utility ducts for drains, four sluice gates and three desilting chambers. Additionally, it will also include optical fibre cables, broadband, sewerage water and gas pipelines among other underground utilities. The engineers of the project said that the road is being constructed over the drain using a double-barreled RCC (reinforced cement concrete) box that can be opened from top for cleaning purposes and shift utilities without damaging the road. The road infrastructure and associated facilities will significantly enhance living conditions for the local residents by eliminating an unpleasant odour from the exposed drain while improving sanitation standards. Mandiri drain is the main city drainage line connecting the administrative areas from R-Block with the residential places near Bans Ghat, carrying waste discharge from ward numbers 21, 24, 25, 26 and 27. CM Nitish Kumar laid the foundation stone of the project in December 2021.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
In urban heat's shadow, Bihar bets on smarter & greener cities
1 2 Patna: As Indian cities battle the twin threats of fast-paced urbanisation and intensifying climate extremes, a new wave of hope comes in the form of the Smart Cities Mission – a govt initiative that seeks to reimagine the way cities function, breathe and survive. In Bihar, where urban centres like Patna are wilting under rising temperatures, shrinking green cover and crumbling infrastructure, the mission promises more than sleek roads and smart lights. It aims to build resilience, to make cities not just efficient, but liveable in an age of growing environmental uncertainty. Launched on June 25, 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Smart Cities Mission seeks to transform 100 Indian cities through sustainable, inclusive and technology-driven development. Among its core objectives is climate resilience, ensuring that cities can withstand and adapt to the growing threats of global warming, urban flooding and pollution. Bihar has four cities under the Smart Cities umbrella – Patna, Bhagalpur, Biharsharif and Muzaffarpur. Of these, Patna is leading the charge with an estimated project outlay of over Rs 2,776 crore. And according to officials, change is already taking root. Mohammed Shamshad, chief executive officer of Patna Smart City Limited (PSCL), said the area-based development (ABD) model adopted under the scheme has enabled targeted interventions. "Several initiatives like development of new parks, green corridors and the integration of green elements into urban infrastructure have been taken up at different places, especially below the flyovers and on riverfronts. Besides, PSCL is actively developing walking paths, jogging tracks, playgrounds and exercise stations," he said. With support from the Patna Municipal Corporation, PSCL is building green corridors along roads and waterways to link different parts of the city and enhance biodiversity. "These strategies would help mitigate the urban heat island effect and improve air quality," Shamshad added. The city's smart transformation also includes efforts to improve air quality through intelligent solid waste management, solar rooftops on government buildings, the introduction of e-buses, construction of e-toilets, and green belt development across the city. Shamshad said the smart city projects are on track to be completed by the end of the year. "By that time, hopefully, we would be able to create a greener, healthier, and more sustainable urban environment for the residents of Patna," he added. But infrastructure alone is not enough. Experts argue that resilience also lies in rethinking how cities are designed and inhabited. Sanjiv Kumar Sinha, a faculty member at NIT Patna, highlighted the importance of future-proof infrastructure. "Cities that focus on connected and coordinated infrastructure enjoy higher productivity, greater social inclusion, and more resilient economies. Other benefits include cleaner air, quieter environments, and safer streets, with lower greenhouse gas emissions," he said. Yet true transformation requires citizen participation. Uday Kant Mishra, vice-chairman of the Bihar State Disaster Management Authority, stressed the need for a broader climate-conscious mindset. "Apart from the smart city project initiatives, the people of cities like Patna would have to come forward in creating a climate-responsive system by allowing enough space for ventilation and promoting urban forestry," he said. He advocated the adoption of the Akira Miyawaki technique – a Japanese method for growing dense, native forests quickly – as a model for reviving urban green cover. "Terrace gardens should be developed atop high-rise buildings which can provide insulation. Rainwater harvesting structures should also be developed at all available spaces to reduce water shortage in the city," he added. Ashmita Gupta, member secretary of the Asian Development Research Institute, believes planning is key. "A concrete plan is needed to overcome the challenges posed by climate change and urbanisation. Appropriate spots for implementing the modern schemes of urban forestry in the city should be identified through satellite imagery, and all attempts should be made to enhance the city's green cover," she said. She further urged the adoption of sustainable development practices, such as rainwater harvesting, green buildings, cultivation of medicinal plants, and increased use of renewable energy like solar power.
