Guwahati: The Guwahati Metropolitan Drinking Water & Sewerage Board (GMDW&SB) has partially inaugurated the South West Guwahati water supply project, addressing the ongoing challenge of limited access to potable water in various localities. According to an official announcement, the Jalukbari reservoir and six distribution metered areas (DMAs) have been successfully completed as part of this initial phase.
The project is set to benefit around 1,500 households in Guwahati Municipal Corporation’s Ward Number 2, which includes neighborhoods such as Jalukbari, areas near the Assam Engineering College, Sundarbari, and Satmile. Residents will soon have access to treated, piped drinking water as work on House Service Connections (HSC) is expected to commence shortly, allowing water to be delivered directly to homes.
Additionally, GMDW&SB reported that construction is ongoing in 19 other DMAs, which are projected to serve nearly 17,000 more households by the end of this year. These areas include Boragaon, Fatashil Ambari, Dhirenpara, Garchuk, Pamohi, and Lankeshwar, with the goal of reducing reliance on unsafe and irregular water sources.
“This partial commissioning signifies a notable enhancement in the city’s urban water infrastructure. It reflects GMDW&SB’s dedication to improving public health, convenience, and overall quality of life for the residents of Guwahati,” the statement emphasized.
In 2020, the then-Chief Minister of Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal, inaugurated the first phase of this water supply initiative under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM). This phase aimed to serve 50,000 households across four DMAs in the Kamakhya distribution zone, covering areas from Bhutnath to Maligaon Chariali along the foothills of Kamakhya hill, including localities like Kalipur and Kamakhya Colony.
The initial detailed project report (DPR), which was estimated to cost Rs 398.48 crore, was submitted to the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) in 2007. However, due to funding constraints under JNNURM, the ministry approved Rs 280.94 crore in 2008. The project was subsequently awarded to Gammon India Limited (GIL), which ultimately failed to complete the necessary work.
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Publish Date: 2026-01-22 18:28:00
