Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Surya Dam project, which will provide water to the residents of Vasai-Virar and Mira-Bhayandar. The first phase of the project will supply 185 million liters per day, with the overall completion of the scheme expected to address the water needs of a significant population in the region. The project, which began in 2017, is set to cost over ₹1975 crore. On January 12, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially inaugurated the Surya Dam project, bringing good news to the 30 lakh residents of the extended western suburbs in Vasai-Virar and Mira-Bhayandar. The first phase of the project will make 185 million liters per day (MLD) of water available to the residents of Vasai and Virar.

“With an overall physical progress of about 88%, the Surya Regional Bulk Drinking Water Supply Scheme can be commissioned by the designated corporations in 2024. Upon completion, this scheme aspires to facilitate the overall water demand of 14 lakh people residing in the VVMC region and the 44 villages in Palghar district, in addition to serving about 16 lakh people in the MBMC region,” said officials from MMRDA overseeing the project. Authorities have already initiated the supply of 85 MLD of water since November last year to the 14 lakh people under the jurisdiction of Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation, providing much-needed relief to residents. The Surya Regional Bulk Drinking Water Supply Scheme aims to deliver treated bulk water to VVMC, MBMC, and 44 villages in the Palghar district.

Nalasopara MLA Kshitij Thakur said, “Due to the inauguration, the problems of lakhs of citizens have been solved. Due to the project, 403 MLD of water will be supplied to Vasai-Virar towns and nearby villages and Mira-Bhayander Municipal Corporation through MMRDA in the long run. Currently, VVMC needs 372 MLD water out of which 230 MLD water is currently available to the Municipal Corporation.”

Content Source: Hindustan Times