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ALM raise Rs 3 lakh for pre-monsoon clean up
ALM raise Rs 3 lakh for pre-monsoon clean up
Date: 2006-5-18
Date: 2006-5-18
he drains being cleared in JVPD. The work is being carried out from Mithibai to Chandan cinemaJVPD residents seem to have learnt their lesson from last years deluge which had affected their area the most in the suburb.
They are no longer waiting for the BMC to clean their nallahs and clear debris from the road, they are doing it themselves.
The JVPD north central (5-10th Road) ALM members have raised Rs 3 lakh from the JVPD Housing Association for the pre-monsoon clean up.
Sherly Singh, a member of the ALM, says, Last year JVPD residents had suffered the most after 26/7, so this year we decided that instead of waiting for the BMC to do the work, we will get it done ourselves.
Our agenda includes the cleaning of storm water drains and gutters, picking up rubble on the road and applying medicinal paint to trees. The work commenced on April 20 and is half done.
During the deluge we suffered the most, so we decided to do the work on our own Sherly Singh, JVPD north central ALM memberThe members approached the JVPD Housing Association (comprises 14 housing societies in the area) to fund the project for their respective roads.
They are no longer waiting for the BMC to clean their nallahs and clear debris from the road, they are doing it themselves.
The JVPD north central (5-10th Road) ALM members have raised Rs 3 lakh from the JVPD Housing Association for the pre-monsoon clean up.
Sherly Singh, a member of the ALM, says, Last year JVPD residents had suffered the most after 26/7, so this year we decided that instead of waiting for the BMC to do the work, we will get it done ourselves.
Our agenda includes the cleaning of storm water drains and gutters, picking up rubble on the road and applying medicinal paint to trees. The work commenced on April 20 and is half done.
During the deluge we suffered the most, so we decided to do the work on our own Sherly Singh, JVPD north central ALM memberThe members approached the JVPD Housing Association (comprises 14 housing societies in the area) to fund the project for their respective roads.
Harit Desai, a member of JVPD Association says, When the ALM approached us we liked their idea, however, we asked them to ensure that the work was done all over JVPD instead of just their roads.
While the Association decided to fund the clearing of the drains and debris, the ALM members are paying for painting the trees.
A contractor has been hired to do the work starting from Mithibai College to Chandan Cinema, he adds.
Kevin Shah, another ALM member says, Since the work is taking place all over JVPD we have divided it into different zones, with members from respective areas supervising the work.
Residents get 2,000 trees treated for pest control
The trees have been painted with lime to protect them from white antsApart from the cleaning up, the ALM members are also spending money from their own pocket to paint the trees with lime and gheru to protect them from insects and parasites.
Sameer Joshi, an ALM member says, We are getting the trees painted to protect them from white ants. There are over 2,000 trees in the area, and I have spent almost Rs 10,000 on them already. The other members are also pooling in. The total cost will come up to Rs 40,000-50,000.
The residents efforts are commendable: BMC
K-west ward officer Sunil Dhamne says, I think the JVPD residents are doing a great job and are in fact helping the MCGM. We have checked up on the work being done by them and I commend them for the initiative they have taken.
Zero garbage next on ALMs agenda
And as if all this work wasnt keeping them busy enough, ALM members are already thinking of other projects. Says Joshi, We want to make the area a zero garbage zone and are sending people mailers for the same. Also, we plan to get together with the JVPD Housing Association to beautify the area and get rid of encroachments.
You can contact the ALM at jvpdalm@yahoo.com
While the Association decided to fund the clearing of the drains and debris, the ALM members are paying for painting the trees.
A contractor has been hired to do the work starting from Mithibai College to Chandan Cinema, he adds.
Kevin Shah, another ALM member says, Since the work is taking place all over JVPD we have divided it into different zones, with members from respective areas supervising the work.
Residents get 2,000 trees treated for pest control
The trees have been painted with lime to protect them from white antsApart from the cleaning up, the ALM members are also spending money from their own pocket to paint the trees with lime and gheru to protect them from insects and parasites.
Sameer Joshi, an ALM member says, We are getting the trees painted to protect them from white ants. There are over 2,000 trees in the area, and I have spent almost Rs 10,000 on them already. The other members are also pooling in. The total cost will come up to Rs 40,000-50,000.
The residents efforts are commendable: BMC
K-west ward officer Sunil Dhamne says, I think the JVPD residents are doing a great job and are in fact helping the MCGM. We have checked up on the work being done by them and I commend them for the initiative they have taken.
Zero garbage next on ALMs agenda
And as if all this work wasnt keeping them busy enough, ALM members are already thinking of other projects. Says Joshi, We want to make the area a zero garbage zone and are sending people mailers for the same. Also, we plan to get together with the JVPD Housing Association to beautify the area and get rid of encroachments.
You can contact the ALM at jvpdalm@yahoo.com
divya.verma@mid-day.com
BMCs monsoon preparations
As part of the pre-monsoon preparations, the BMC has already started desilting major and minor nallahs, clearing of storm water drains and completing roadwork.
50 per cent drains cleared
Dhamne says, Work is being done in major nallahs like Irla, Abhishek, Mogra and various others. After a compete review we found that 50 per cent of the work was done. There are 21 minor nallahs and a large number of them have been cleared; the rest will be done by May 31.
As for the storm water drains, the BMC says that out of the 317 km of drains, only 100 km remains to be cleared and will be completed before June 10.
Roadwork will be complete by June
We have completed the survey of potholes that need to be filled and the work on minor roads is already being carried out by BMC workers.
Bad patches and potholes on the main road are being attended to by contractors under the supervision of the assistant engineer from BMCs maintenance department. The roadwork will be competed before the onset of monsoon, says Dhamne.
As part of the pre-monsoon preparations, the BMC has already started desilting major and minor nallahs, clearing of storm water drains and completing roadwork.
50 per cent drains cleared
Dhamne says, Work is being done in major nallahs like Irla, Abhishek, Mogra and various others. After a compete review we found that 50 per cent of the work was done. There are 21 minor nallahs and a large number of them have been cleared; the rest will be done by May 31.
As for the storm water drains, the BMC says that out of the 317 km of drains, only 100 km remains to be cleared and will be completed before June 10.
Roadwork will be complete by June
We have completed the survey of potholes that need to be filled and the work on minor roads is already being carried out by BMC workers.
Bad patches and potholes on the main road are being attended to by contractors under the supervision of the assistant engineer from BMCs maintenance department. The roadwork will be competed before the onset of monsoon, says Dhamne.
http://www.mid-day.com/metro/2006/may/137520.htm
Sanjay Nirupam proposes revival Mumbai lakes to reduce water crisis
Sanjay Nirupam proposes revival Mumbai lakes to reduce water crisis
Published: Monday, Jan 11, 2010, 21:49 IST
Place: Mumbai | Agency: PTI
Place: Mumbai | Agency: PTI
Congress MP Sanjay Nirupam along with a city-based NGO today proposed a plan to revive six lakes as a measure to resolve water crisis in the city.
Raichel Joseph Foundation along with Nirupam today met additional municipal commissioner Manisha Mhaiskar with a plan to revive six lakes in the western suburbs as a pilot project.
"We will be taking up six lakes and reviving them in a way that water from those lakes can be utilised by the surrounding areas.
Also, a method should be devised to connect rainwater harvesting systems from surrounding areas to the lake, so that fresh water enters the lake," Nirupam said.
Also, a method should be devised to connect rainwater harvesting systems from surrounding areas to the lake, so that fresh water enters the lake," Nirupam said.
The six lakes in western suburbs for revival to supply non-potable water include Pancharangi bhujal Talav (Malad), Lotus lake (Malad), Malad Marve Road Lake (Malad), Charkop Talav (Kandivali), Eksar Lake (Borivali) and Gaothan Talav, Madh Gaon.
"Compared to any other constituency in Mumbai, north-west constituency has maximum number (around 20) of lakes and ponds. Many of which are used for immersion of Lord Ganesh and due to negligence lakes are in bad condition," Sherley Singh, a Juhu based activist said.
"We are open for this type of idea as the plan looks interesting. We will consider it. We will first have to establish a lake re-development policy and consider the logistics that will be required by the civic body to draw the lake water and supply it to the consumers," said Mhaiskar.
There has been encroachment around the lakes, debris dumping activity in lakes has increased and due to all this health of all those living in and around the waterway, is considerably affected, Singh said.
Revival of each lake is likely to cost about Rs2 to 4 crore. We plan to get some corporate NGOs on board and get their funds and expertise to revive the lake, she said.
http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_sanjay-nirupam-proposes-revival-mumbai-lakes-to-reduce-water-crisis_1333657
NGO, corporates join hands to revive 6 city lakes
NGO, corporates join hands to revive 6 city
lakes
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Bhavika Jain, Hindustan Times
Mumbai, January 12, 2010
With the municipal corporation looking for alternate sources of water, a non-governmental organisation
(NGO) has come forward with a plan that can minimise, to a certain level, the unprecedented water crisis the
city is facing. NGO RaichelJoseph Foundation has put a proposal before the BrihanmumbaiMunicipal
Corporation (BMC) for the revival ofsix lakes in north Mumbai through corporate funding.
A delegation led by Member of Parliament Sanjay Nirupam and the foundation’s trustee Sherley Singh met
AdditionalMunicipalCommissioner in-charge of western suburbs, Manisha Mhaiskar, on Monday to discuss
the plan.
The six lakes are PancharangiBhujal Talao in Malad, Lotus lake on Malad-Marve road, Charkop Talao,
Eksar lake in Borivli, a lake on Malad-Marve road and the Gaothan Talao in Madhgaon. Currently these
lakes are either dying or have been dumped with debris or are badly managed.
“There are about 170 lakes across the city, we will begin with these six on a pilot basis and then move on to
the others,” said Singh.
BMC will have to formulate a law so that private parties can take over the lakes for developing them and then
hand them back to the various agencies that own them.
The revival is planned phasewise — the cleaning, widening and desilting is the first step, creating percolation
pits and connecting rainwater harvesting plants from the vicinity to the lakes and beautification will be done in
later stages. The whole process will be completed in three to four months.
The cost of reviving a lake will be between Rs 2-5 crore, depending on its area and the technology used. For
this, a No-Objection Certificate will be required from various agencies.
“A lot of corporate parties have come forward to fund the revival and we are helping them with getting
permissions from different agencies,” said Nirupam.
These corporates will be given advertising space on the premises of the lakes.
“To begin with, the proposal looks to be feasible, but the modalities will have to be worked out,” said
Mhaiskar.
The water from these lakes will be used for non-potable purpose. More than 75 per cent of the city’s water
needs are for non-potable purposes.11/16/1N2GO, corporates join hands to rev iv e 6 city lakes - Hindustan Times
“There are many water bodies that can be revived. Though the ownership of the lakes is with different
agencies, things will be worked out,” said Suburban Collector Vishwas Patil.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/print/496439.aspx
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