JMC to rejuvenate Surajtal Pond in Garha

 

 

 

CONTINUING its efforts to conserve the city’s historic water bodies, the Jabalpur Municipal Corporation (JMC) has announced a comprehensive plan to rejuvenate Surajtal Pond in Garha. Municipal Commissioner Ramprakash Ahirwar on Monday conducted an inspection of the pond premises and directed officials to ensure visible improvement within a month. The Municipal Commissioner issued clear instructions to launch a special cleanliness campaign on a war footing from Tuesday.

 

He said Surajtal Pond should be cleaned and developed on the same lines as Sita Sarovar Pond. Ahirwar also informed that sanitation workers involved in cleaning city ponds will be honoured with certificates of appreciation on January 26, in recognition of their contribution. During the inspection, officials of the Health Department and Public Works Department were directed to prioritise removal of water hyacinth, weeds and accumulated waste from inside the pond, along with thorough cleaning of the embankments.

 

The Municipal Commissioner instructed that all available municipal resources be deployed to complete the work within the stipulated time. Ahirwar also interacted directly with local residents living around the pond and urged them to cooperate with the cleanliness drive. He appealed the citizens to support the Municipal Corporation’s efforts in maintaining cleanliness and protecting the pond in the long term.

 

During the visit, Ahirwar also spoke to children playing in the pond area. Ahirwar interacted with them and conducted discussed on studies and sports activities. Superintending Engineer Kamlesh Shrivastava, Deputy Engineer Virendra Pandey, Assistant Health Officer Arjun Yadav and other officials were present on the occasion.