Varanasi Waterlogging: Executive Engineer Pawan Kumar Gupta Suspended Over Drainage Lapses
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Varanasi Waterlogging: Executive Engineer Pawan Kumar Gupta Suspended Over Drainage Lapses
The Uttar Pradesh government has suspended Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Urban) Executive Engineer Pawan Kumar Gupta following waterlogging in Varanasi. The action came after Urban Development Minister AK Sharma inspected the affected areas and sought accountability for the drainage situation. {image-varanasiwaterlogging1-26411789396613.jpg
Waterlogging in Varanasi: UP govt suspends executive engineer
Lucknow, Sep 14 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh government has suspended an executive engineer of Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Urban) over waterlogging in Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Lok Sabha constituency, after state minister AK Sharma inspected the affected areas. According to an official statement issued here on Monday, the action was taken against Executive Engineer Pawan […]
Uttar Pradesh Minister AK Sharma takes strict action on waterlogging in Varanasi, Executive Engineer suspended
Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A K Sharma, during his September 12-13 visit to Varanasi, inspected waterlogged areas in the city and directed officials to ensure immediate drainage of accumulated water on a war footing.
Minister Cracks Down on Waterlogging Negligence in Varanasi
During a visit to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Energy Minister A K Sharma expressed dissatisfaction over waterlogging and promised strict action against negligent officials. Executive Engineer Pawan Kumar Gupta was suspended and will be investigated for negligence, while officials are urged to ensure efficient water drainage systems.
The Yogi government has taken strict action against the Chaukaghat Sewage Pumping Station and the Goithaha STP for shutting down their pumps during heavy rains in Varanasi. This negligence affected drainage and led to waterlogging in the city.
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