*Dehradun, November 25, 2025 (News Bureau)*
A high-level committee meeting was held at the Secretariat on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan. During the meeting, the Drinking Water Corporation approved various sewer line projects in the state.
The Chief Secretary inquired from officials about the status of sewer lines in Dehradun city. He directed them to prepare a plan and prioritize the coverage of areas not covered by sewer lines in Dehradun. He called for mapping the entire Dehradun area and setting priorities. He stated that providing last-mile sewer line connectivity throughout Dehradun should be our goal.
During the meeting, recommendations were given for the Durga City Square to Kaladhungi Road Trunk Sewerage Scheme on Atal Marg (Nawabi Road) in Haldwani, costing ₹948.94 lakh, and the sewerage network work in Saket Colony, Canal Road, in Dehradun, costing ₹905.80 lakh.
Secretary Shailesh Bagauli, Dr. V. Shanmugam and senior officials of the drinking water department were present on this occasion.
