SRINAGAR, SEPT 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has accelerated measures to strengthen drinking water infrastructure in Srinagar, with new treatment plants and storage facilities being taken up to augment supply and address existing gaps across the city.
Replying to a question in the Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah informed the House that two new Water Treatment Plants (WTPs) at Alusteng and Rangil, having a combined capacity of 10.5 million gallons per day (MGD), are targeted for commissioning by the end of this year.
The Chief Minister also informed the House that a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for another 2.50 MGD Water Treatment Plant at Mehjoor Nagar has been submitted for approval, paving the way for further expansion of the city’s water-treatment capacity.
Alongside treatment capacity, the government is also strengthening water-storage infrastructure under AMRUT 2.0. Two 70,000-gallon Overhead Tanks (OHTs) are being constructed at Danderkha and Khadi Mill, with both projects scheduled for completion by the end of the year.
The planned infrastructure expansion is expected to increase treatment and storage capacity and strengthen the distribution network, particularly in areas facing supply constraints.
With the 10.5 MGD treatment capacity targeted for commissioning and additional projects in the pipeline, the government has set a clear timeline for expanding Srinagar’s drinking-water infrastructure and addressing supply deficiencies.
