Indore: IMC Constructing Two Rainwater Channels

Indore: IMC Constructing Two Rainwater Channels

Commissioner calls for completing work before monsoon

Staff ReporterUpdated: Sunday, May 04, 2025, 01:08 AM IST
article-image
Indore Municipal Corporation |

Indore (Madhya Pradesh): In a significant step toward sustainable water management, the Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) is constructing two major channels to enhance rainwater harvesting and rejuvenate traditional water bodies under the CM Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan.

The project is part of the city’s ongoing mission to conserve every drop of rainwater and restore ponds, wells and stepwells across Indore. The first channel is being constructed from Omaxe City Bypass via Mundi Lake to Rau-Bilawali, covering a total length of 2.8 kilometres, of which 1.6 km have already been completed.

The second channel originates from Nehru Van Gram via Morad Kilod and Kartar to Bilawali Lake, with a planned length of 3.0 kilometres. However, only 500 metres of work has been completed so far.

During an on-site inspection on Saturday, municipal comissioner Shivam Verma reviewed the progress of the construction and expressed concern over the delay.

He instructed officials to accelerate the pace of work and ensure both channels were completed before the onset of the monsoon. The commissioner emphasised the critical importance of completing the infrastructure in time to facilitate uninterrupted flow of rainwater into Bilawali Lake, preventing waterlogging and optimising water conservation.

The initiative aims to channelise rainwater from surrounding urban and semi-urban areas into Bilawali Lake, increasing groundwater recharge and enhancing the lake’s water-holding capacity.

RECENT STORIES

West Central Railway Announces 11 Bi-Weekly Puja Special Service For Festive Rush

West Central Railway Announces 11 Bi-Weekly Puja Special Service For Festive Rush

WATCH: Chennai Resonates With Ram Naam Chants During Dhirendra Shastri’s 'Katha'

WATCH: Chennai Resonates With Ram Naam Chants During Dhirendra Shastri’s 'Katha'

WATCH: ‘Germany’s Football Player To Coach Young Aspirants From Madhya Pradesh’s Shahdol,’...

WATCH: ‘Germany’s Football Player To Coach Young Aspirants From Madhya Pradesh’s Shahdol,’...

Indore Gangster Salman Lala Dies After Drowning In Pond While Fleeing Police

Indore Gangster Salman Lala Dies After Drowning In Pond While Fleeing Police

MP: Railways Fine 1,500 Passengers ₹8.71 Lakh In A Day For Ticketless & Irregular Travel

MP: Railways Fine 1,500 Passengers ₹8.71 Lakh In A Day For Ticketless & Irregular Travel