Chandigarh, August 13: Public Health Engineering and Public Works Minister Shri Ranbir Gangwa said that the government is strengthening drainage infrastructure across the state to ensure the smooth disposal of rainwater and provide a permanent solution to the problem of waterlogging in urban areas. As part of this initiative, administrative approval of ₹12.42 crore has been granted for the construction of a new stormwater drain along Old Delhi Road in Ambala city, from Jandli Flyover to Polytechnic Chowk.
Public Health Engineering and Public Works Minister Shri Ranbir Gangwa said that the state government’s primary objective is not only to provide relief to people from waterlogging during the monsoon but also to develop a robust and scientific drainage system capable of meeting the requirements of the growing population and increasing urbanisation in the future.
He said that during rainfall, the existing drains along Old Delhi Road in Ambala city were overflowing, resulting in water accumulating on the road and disrupting traffic. In view of this problem, concrete steps have now been taken to address the issue.
Minister Shri Ranbir Gangwa said that a new stormwater drain will now be constructed as a permanent solution to the problem. The work, being undertaken under a Chief Minister’s announcement, will increase the rainwater drainage capacity of Old Delhi Road and effectively address the issue of waterlogging. Following technical approval of the project, administrative approval has now also been granted.
The Minister said that a budget provision of ₹80 crore has been made under Urban Drainage and Flood Control for 2026–27. The state government is taking up projects on a large scale to strengthen the drainage system across the state. This will improve rainwater drainage in urban areas and help reduce the risk of waterlogging and urban flooding.
Cabinet Minister Shri Ranbir Gangwa said that the government is advancing development works not merely on the basis of present requirements but also by keeping future needs in mind. Developing a modern and effective drainage system is an important step in this direction, ensuring that better civic amenities are available to the people of the state during the monsoon.