DW BUREAU / Chandigarh

Haryana's Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Anil Vij said the work to deepen the Tangri riverbed by six feet in Ambala Cantonment has begun, which will benefit thousands of residents in the surrounding colonies. He said the sand excavated from the Tangri River in Ambala Cantonment will be utilized in the Ambala Ring Road project under the National Highway Authority of India.

Additionally, the Tangri River embankment will be strengthened and elevated up to Jagadhri Road at a cost of ?2.67 crore. Vij further explained that deepening the riverbed will prevent water overflow during the monsoon season. He added that an MoU was signed between the Irrigation Department, National Highways Authority of India and the Ambala Sadar Municipal Council for this project, ensuring that the extracted sand from the riverbed will be used in the ongoing Ambala Ring Road project.

By deepening the riverbed, water will drain smoothly during the rainy season, providing protection to thousands of residents in dozens of nearby colonies. He assured that this work will be completed before the monsoon.

He said the narrow sections of the Tangri River in Ambala Cantonment will be widened to ensure an uninterrupted flow of rainwater. He mentioned that instructions have been given to the Irrigation Department, and a proposal has been sent to the government for approval, with work expected to commence soon.

The Cabinet Minister said the work to strengthen and elevate the Tangri River embankment towards Rampur-Sarsehri is progressing. The Tangri embankment will be reinforced and elevated up to Jagadhri Road at a cost of Rs 2.67 crore. The project, which began in February, is being expedited to ensure completion before the monsoon season.

(editor@dailyworld.in)