The Mayor-in-Council (MiC) meeting of the Raipur Municipal Corporation (RMC) concluded on Wednesday after discussions on 18 major agendas related to urban development, drinking water supply, construction projects and public facilities. Mayor Meenal Choubey informed mediapersons after the meeting that the civic body is preparing to begin redevelopment of the old Municipal Corporation building, whose condition has significantly deteriorated over the years. According to the Mayor, the redevelopment project is proposed to be undertaken under the Public-Private Partnership model. She said that discussions would be held with public representatives and citizens before finalising the project plan. The MiC also discussed development of the New Market area. The Mayor stated that while redevelopment of the old corporation building involves fewer technical hurdles, the New Market project presents certain technical challenges that will require further discussions before decisions are taken. During the meeting, approval was granted for priority construction works worth nearly Rs 10 lakh through Sankalp Society. Proposals related to the Sports and Welfare Department were also approved.

 

The proposed garbage depot project in the Amanaka area also came up for discussion. Meenal Choubey said an MoU related to the project has already been signed and will remain valid till October 31, 2026. She added that the Municipal Corporation would now proceed further in accordance with regulations after MiC approval. The meeting also approved renovation work at Mahadev Ghat. Discussions were held regarding the family of martyr Akash Rao Girpunje, and the Mayor said the corporation respects the sentiments of martyrs’ families. A proposal was also discussed for installation of a statue of Akash Rao Girpunje at Lakh Nagar Chowk. The growing drinking water crisis in the city was another major issue discussed during the meeting. Meenal Choubey stated that the water crisis is becoming increasingly serious due to continuously falling groundwater levels and cannot be treated as a temporary problem. She said a large section of the city still depends on groundwater for drinking water supply, making the challenge more difficult. According to the Mayor, the Municipal Corporation is regularly reviewing the situation and implementing practical solutions after MiC approval in an effort to address the crisis.