Yeola, Maharashtra: A new water supply scheme has been planned for Yeola city to address the growing population's drinking water needs and strengthen the city's water distribution infrastructure. According to State Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Chhagan Bhujbal, the scheme has been designed to meet the city's projected water requirements up to 2056.

Bhujbal performed the bhoomipujan of the Yeola City Water Supply Scheme at Mahatma Phule Theatre. MLA Pankaj Bhujbal and former MP Sameer Bhujbal also participated in the bhoomipujan ceremony at the storage pond site in Yesgaon. A tribute was paid to veteran actor Nana Patekar during the programme.

Key Components of the Water Supply Scheme

According to the project details shared at the event, an RCC storage tank with a proposed capacity of 300 million litres will be constructed at Yesgaon in Kopargaon taluka. The scheme also includes a modern water treatment plant with a capacity of 70 lakh litres per day.

A new water distribution network spanning approximately 97.16 kilometres is planned. Additional water storage facilities are proposed along Tehsil Road, Winchoor Road and Badapur Road. The project also includes replacing old and inadequate water pipelines, improving the existing distribution system, undertaking necessary work related to domestic water connections and restoring roads affected by pipeline construction.

A solar power project is also planned as part of the scheme's energy-saving measures.

Focus on Water Conservation

Addressing the gathering, Bhujbal emphasised the importance of providing sufficient and clean drinking water to residents. He also stressed that water conservation, preventing leakage and avoiding unnecessary wastage are essential, particularly in drought-prone conditions.

He said that the government, local administration and citizens share responsibility for using available water resources carefully and supporting the city's sustainable development.

Municipal representatives, elected officials, administrative officers and other local functionaries attended the programme.