Ghaziabad Mayor Approves ₹6 Crore Project for Chiranjeev Vihar Drainage

• Ghaziabad Mayor Sunita Dayal approved a ₹6 crore project for a new concrete drain in Chiranjeev Vihar (Ward-56) to tackle long-standing waterlogging issues.
• The current unpaved drain in Chiranjeev Vihar Sector-1, 2, and Avantika overflows during rain, causing waterlogging and property damage.
• UPSIDC initiated ₹57 crore repair work for 63 km of dilapidated drains in Sahibabad Industrial Area, following a detailed survey by IIT Mumbai.
• Residents of Indirapuram's Neetikhand and Gyankhand demand covering newly constructed open drains to prevent garbage dumping and foul smells.
• The projects aim to provide relief from waterlogging and improve drainage systems across Ghaziabad.

Why It Matters: Ghaziabad addresses critical waterlogging with new drainage projects in Chiranjeev Vihar and Sahibabad.