CM Mohan Yadav has directed that all ongoing sewerage projects in the state’s cities should be completed at the earliest. He emphasized that the work related to sewerage should be of a permanent nature. Wastewater from cities should not be disposed of into rivers, as it would prevent the pollution of our water bodies. He also stressed that along with solid waste, special attention should be given to the proper disposal of liquid waste (sewage water), ensuring effective implementation.
CM Mohan Yadav was addressing the 10th board meeting of the Madhya Pradesh Urban Development Company Limited, which he chaired at the Mantralaya on Tuesday.
The meeting was attended by the Urban Development and Housing Minister, the Vice Chairman, and Director of Madhya Pradesh Urban Development Company Limited, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya, Minister of State for Urban Development and Housing Smt. Pratima Bagri, Chief Secretary and Vice Chairman & Director of the company Shri Anurag Jain, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister’s Office & Company Director Dr. Rajesh Rajora, Additional Chief Secretary for Energy & Company Director Shri Neeraj Mandloi, Additional Chief Secretary for Urban Development & Housing and Company Director Shri Sanjay Kumar Shukla, Principal Secretary for Finance & Company Director Shri Manish Rastogi, Principal Secretary for PHE & Company Director Shri P. Narhari, Secretary to the Chief Minister and Commissioner for Urban Administration & Development and Company Managing Director Shri Sibi Chakravarti M., along with other officials.
CM Mohan Yadav noted that Bhopal and Indore are rapidly progressing towards becoming metropolitan cities. To ensure systematic planning for their future requirements, the government should engage skilled urban planners with expertise in the field. Experts specializing in roads, public transport, and sewage treatment should also be involved in the urban company.
He instructed that meetings of the Urban Development Company should be held regularly in accordance with company law. This would ensure timely approval of pending project proposals, maintaining consistency in the company’s work and keeping construction costs in check.
CM Mohan Yadav emphasized that all ongoing construction projects should be completed within the designated timeframes. A well-structured action plan should be prepared and executed for all works.
During the meeting, officials reported that around 12 sewerage construction projects are underway near the Narmada River in the state, out of which 10 have been completed. CM Mohan Yadav directed the company to ensure that city waste does not lead to river pollution. He emphasized the need to maintain the continuous and unpolluted flow of rivers, as they provide life to communities. He also stressed that proper sewage management measures should be implemented to prevent any pollution in the Kshipra River in Ujjain.
During the meeting, CM Mohan Yadav approved all project proposals and workforce expansion plans presented by the board of directors based on future requirements. The meeting also approved the extension of the tenure of independent directors Shri K.K. Singh and Smt. Snehlata Srivastava. Additionally, other administrative proposals were also sanctioned.
Commissioner of Urban Administration and Company Managing Director Shri Chakravarti presented an overview of the work done by Madhya Pradesh Urban Development Company Limited since its inception. He informed that the company was established on January 1, 2015, and has been carrying out various urban development and planning projects to enhance citizens’ quality of life and public infrastructure. At present, the company has undertaken urban planning projects worth approximately ₹8,000 crore through long-term loans. In the financial year 2024-25, 76 construction projects have already been completed, while 86 more projects are currently underway at an accelerated pace.