Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh-
While giving major push to the infrastructure development projects in Sonipat Metropolitan Area, the Sonipat Metropolitan Development Authority (SMDA) which met under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini here today approved a budget of Rs 349.8 crores for the Financial Year 2025-26.
While chairing the 2nd meeting of the Authority, the Chief Minister directed that the new building for the Municipal Corporation, Sonipat, be constructed at the earliest. He emphasized that to ensure citizens do not have to visit multiple offices for their work; the office of the Sonipat Metropolitan Development Authority should be relocated to the Municipal Corporation building once it is completed.
The Chief Minister directed that new schemes and projects be planned with consideration of the area's projected population, ensuring maximum benefits for the people from the development works. He directed that officers must ensure contractors complete development works within the stipulated time frame, and strict action should be taken against those who fail to do so.
Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) to be established under Sonipat Metropolitan Development Authority
In the meeting, the Authority approved the establishment and monitoring of an Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) under the aegis of the Sonipat Metropolitan Development Authority.
3 MLD STP at DCRUST, Murthal to be upgraded to 7.5 MLD capacity
Recognizing the rapid growth of the town in the food sector and industries, the Authority approved the upgradation of the 3 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant at Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology (DCRUST), Murthal, to a 7.5 MLD capacity plant based on SBR (Sequencing Batch Reactor) technology, at an estimated cost of Rs. 15.75 crore.
Additionally, approval was granted for a project costing Rs. 35.50 crore for the construction of a 10 MLD Ranney well and a rising main from Village Bega, near the Yamuna River, to Gannaur town. This project aims to enhance the drinking water supply for Gannaur and the surrounding areas.