The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation sets aside Rs.1,400 crore for the rejuvenation of Mumbai’s rivers
The HinduOne of the lesser-known treasures of Mumbai are its rivers. These rivers, which until then had been thought of as large drains, could have served as natural drainage systems for the huge amount of rainfall the city received then, but they were silted, dammed, diverted and could not serve their natural purpose as safety valves. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has set aside Rs.1,400 crore in its budget for the rejuvenation and beautification of Dahisar, Poisar and Oshiwara rivers. The contractors will be expected to widen the rivers; curb pollution; improve the water quality; create a sewer network so that the river is not used as one; build a surrounding support system of access roads; desilt the rivers; and create recreational and tourist facilities along the banks. While the BMC did demolish illegal slums and industries along the banks of some of the rivers last year, the main body of the project will be carried out by private firms.
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