?Shimla water supply project

World Bank okays Rs 1,168 cr aid for Shimla water supply project

• The World Bank has finally approved a financial assistance of $160 million (Rs 1,168 crore) for the Shimla Water Supply and Sewerage Service project.
• Now Shimla residents can look forward to 24×7 water supply and effective sewerage services in the next few years. The project will be completed by 2026.
• The project that aims to provide 24×7 pressure water supply and improve and augment sewerage services in and around the city has a total financial outlay of $250 million (Rs 1,825 crore).
• Of the total amount, the World Bank will provide $160 million (Rs 1,168 crore) while the state government will borne the remaining $90 million (Rs 657 crore). 

Objectives of the project

• Augment water supply to Shimla from the Sutlej with additional 67 MLD to meet the demand up to 2050

• Bulk water supply to Shimla peri-urban areas to meet the demand of the Special Area Development Authority (SADA) at Kufri, Shoghi, Ghanahatti and additional planning areas up to 2050

• 24X7 supply to domestic and commercial consumers in the Shimla MC area. Improved sewerage services in the municipal area

• Replace the distribution pipe network in the Shimla MC area and upgrade it to a 24×7 supply system. Also, sewerage will be provided in Mehli-Panthaghati, Tutu and Mashobra.