Jamshedpur: The Jamshedpur Notified Area Committee (JNAC) has initiated a special sanitation drive to clean all major drains within its jurisdiction ahead of the monsoon season. The drive commenced on Thursday and will continue until the third week of June.
Inspection and Directives
On the first day, JNAC Deputy Municipal Commissioner (DMC) Krishna Kumar inspected key sites and instructed contractors to expedite the work to meet the deadline. To ensure efficiency, contractors were directed to deploy sufficient manpower and machinery for desilting and garbage removal.
Waste Disposal and Hygiene Measures
Kumar ordered the immediate disposal of extracted waste to prevent rainwater from carrying it back into the drains. After the clogged drains are cleared, crews will fog the areas and apply bleaching powder to maintain hygiene and prevent disease.
Targeted Zones
The cleaning operation focuses on several critical zones with a high concentration of large drains. In Bistupur, the Ramdas Bhatta area contains 15 large drains, while Northern Town has 11. Additionally, there are 10 major drains each in Burmamines and the Kashidih-Sakchi area. Sonari has seven large drains, and Baridih has three.
Addressing Flooding Issues
This proactive measure addresses the perennial problem of clogged drainage during monsoons, which often leads to floodwaters entering local homes. Low-lying slums and peripheral neighborhoods such as Premnagar, Jojobera East Plant Basti, Devnagar, and parts of Golmuri, Baridih, and Kadma typically suffer the worst stormwater flooding.
Deployment of Crews
To tackle this widespread issue effectively, the JNAC has deployed two dedicated cleaning crews, splitting operational responsibilities between Jamshedpur East and Jamshedpur West. The civic body assigned 40 members to the East and 30 to the West to manage the command area. The zone includes 56 major drains and more than 150 medium ones.
