Jamshedpur’s water consumption 50% more than National norms: Tarun Daga

UditVani, Jamshedpur: Citizens of Jamshedpur can expect better roads and facilities with an improved quality of life. Tata Steel UISL is taking several steps that intend to provide better services to the residents of the city along with its already existing greening drive and beautification of Jamshedpur.

Tata Steel UISL organised a press meet today to share various infrastructure development related to roads and water. Addressing the press conference Tarun Daga, Managing Director, Tata Steel UISL said that the ongoing work on the Circuit House Road to Sai Temple / Marine Drive is likely to be completed by the end of this month (May, ’22). Daga further informed that strengthening and repair of Bhalubasa bridge is in progress while the widening of the stretch from Ramlila Maidan to Baradwari Flats has been completed, and the work from the Baradwari Flats to the Bridge is presently on hold. While most part of the Bistupur Outer Circle road widening was complete except a 300-meter stretch that remains pending.

Roundabout between Dobo Bridge and the Parsi-Aramgah being evaluated:
With respect to Marine Drive, pothole detection and repair is being done regularly. An attempt was also made from Jan, ‘22 for sand-cement injection grouting for filling voids and use of a glass grid layer between bituminous layers. This process will now be carried forward in stages/stretches. Tata Steel UISL is also evaluating a roundabout between Dobo Bridge and the Parsi-Aramgah. The Managing Director shared that the current repair work on the Mango bridge is expected to complete within May, ‘22.

Citizens’ involvement to address traffic congestion:
It was informed that most of the under-construction roads that are being widened are nearing completion and what remains pending is due to unresolved Right of Way or encroachments. In addition, the concerns with parking arrangements at Golmuri was shared with the media. Some initial thoughts on foot over-bridges were mentioned. Tata Steel UISL has sought citizens’ involvement to address traffic congestion concerns.

Sustainable initiatives for resurfacing of roads:
As a part of its initiative towards eco-friendly measures, the company is also experimenting with use of Reclaimed Asphalt Mix in resurfacing of roads. This is an environment friendly initiative in which waste material and coal tar / aggregate consumption is considerably reduced.

Jungle Trail to be completed in 2023:
A jungle trail, presently under construction behind the Circuit House Area is expected to be completed by Mar, ‘23. Illumination in / around parks is being strengthened with special mention of Gandhi Ghat Park, G Town area, Bhetiya Park, Ramnagar park, New Baridih Park.

Jamshedpur’s water consumption 50% more than the national norms:

Speaking about the drinking water issue in the city, it was stressed that Worldwide, Water is a depleting resource and India is also preparing for the same through the Jal Jeevan Mission. Surprisingly, Jamshedpur’s per capita consumption of water stands at 200 litres per capita per day (LPCD) in residential areas which is approximately 50% more than the national government norms of 130 LPCD.

Presently, there are approximately 49000-50000 water connections in the city covering areas of Tata Steel accommodation, other parts of the sub-lease area as also the Bagan areas. This will increase by approximately 10,000 in Bagan & Sublease areas through two schemes – Eastern Water Supply Scheme (EWSS) & Western Water Supply Scheme WWSS. This will approximately cover 5000 connections through each scheme respectively. This initiative will materialise over the course of next 24 months.

Another new scheme is at a project planning stage that will service the balance of the Eastern part of Jamshedpur covering 2500 units. Supplies from this scheme, when completed, are likely to start by Jan 2025.

Emphasising on the continuous effort to improve water supplies, Daga also informed that all deliverables as per Birsanagar- Bagunhatu (Moharda) water supply system agreement have been completed. Further increase in service coverage area or numbers will require fresh agreements including plans for improving capacity.