AMC launches Rs 1.5-crore pond beautification project in Agartala

Agartala, Oct 27 : The Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Tuesday launched a Rs 1.5-crore project to renovate and beautify a pond adjacent to Women's College in Ward No. 22, aiming to improve urban infrastructure, conserve waterbodies and enhance public spaces.

The foundation stone for the project was laid at Lal Bahadur Chowmuhani in the presence of Agartala Mayor Dipak Majumder, Deputy Mayor Manika Das Dutta, Ward No. 22 Councillor Himani Debbarma and other dignitaries.

According to civic officials, the project will cover the renovation of the pond and development of its surrounding area to create a clean, attractive and well-maintained public space. The initiative is also expected to improve the local environment and contribute to the city's ongoing urban renewal efforts.

Addressing the gathering, Majumder said the municipal corporation had been working consistently over the past several years to improve civic services, address residents' concerns and make Agartala cleaner and more beautiful.

Referring to the city's waterlogging problem, the mayor said several localities that earlier faced severe inundation even after brief spells of rain had witnessed considerable improvement following the installation of pumping systems and other drainage-related measures.

He said the civic body would take further steps to strengthen the drainage network and address waterlogging more effectively, particularly during the monsoon.

Majumder also appealed to residents to cooperate with the municipal authorities in maintaining cleanliness and ensuring proper waste disposal.

He urged people to use designated garbage disposal points and the AMC's door-to-door waste collection service instead of dumping refuse in open spaces, drains and waterbodies.

Improper waste disposal can block drainage channels and worsen waterlogging during the rainy season, he said.

Emphasising public participation, the mayor said sustained improvements in civic infrastructure and sanitation required active cooperation from residents alongside the efforts of the municipal corporation.

He also highlighted the AMC's initiatives to clean, restore and rejuvenate neglected ponds and other waterbodies across Agartala. The efforts are aimed at preserving natural resources, improving environmental conditions and developing waterbodies as community assets.

The Women's College pond project forms part of the corporation's broader efforts to combine urban beautification with environmental conservation.

Civic officials expressed hope that the redevelopment would improve the area's appearance, provide residents with a better-maintained public space and contribute to Agartala's overall development once completed.