Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma Conducts Aerial Survey of Udaipur’s Dewas Water Project, Directs Timely Completion

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma conducted an aerial survey of the highly anticipated Dewas-3 and Dewas-4 drinking water project in Udaipur on Sunday. The ambitious initiative is considered a lifeline for the ‘City of Lakes,’ aimed at providing a permanent and sustainable solution to the drinking water needs of Udaipur and its surrounding areas.

During the helicopter inspection, the Chief Minister closely evaluated the ongoing construction activities across multiple sites. He took detailed updates on the structural progress of the Dewas-3 and Dewas-4 dam axes, as well as the excavation work for Tunnel-3’s adits located at the 3.15 km, 5.325 km, and 9.10 km marks.

Strict Instructions for Quality and Timely Completion

Following his aerial review, CM Sharma held an extensive discussion with the administrative machinery and engineering teams regarding the project’s current status and the upcoming action plan. He issued firm instructions to the concerned officials to accelerate the pace of construction. The Chief Minister emphasized that all phases of the project must be completed within the stipulated timeframe while strictly adhering to high-quality benchmarks and comprehensive safety standards.

Securing Udaipur’s Future Water Supply

The primary objective of the Chief Minister’s review was to ensure that both the present and future drinking water requirements of Udaipur city and its adjacent rural belts are securely met. Completing this mega-project on time is crucial to permanently eliminating the risk of future water scarcity in the region.

Conclusion: Concluding the inspection, senior administrative and technical officers provided the Chief Minister with a comprehensive briefing. They submitted detailed reports covering the technical complexities of the dam and tunnel construction, along with the latest updates on the rehabilitation and resettlement operations currently underway for the affected populations.