Danapur, Patna: On Monday, Cooperative Minister Ramkripal Yadav chaired a review meeting for development schemes of the Danapur Nagar Parishad in the municipal council hall. During the meeting, he issued crucial directives to officials regarding solutions for waterlogging, construction of drains, installation of street lights, improving sanitation, and the development of parks.

Minister Ramkripal Yadav emphasized that waterlogging is a major problem in Danapur. He instructed that a survey be conducted in areas where RCC drains have not yet been built to find a permanent solution. He also directed officials to send a proposal to the concerned department for constructing drains from BBganj-Sultanpur to RPS Mor and from Hathikhana Mor to Gola Road. He noted that while BUDCO has constructed RCC drains in several places, it is essential to ensure proper water drainage in other areas as well.

The Minister informed that for the financial year 2026-27, approximately 229 roads and drains are being constructed at a cost of about 33 crore rupees. Additionally, 15,000 street lights are being installed at an estimated cost of 13 crore rupees, with a target to cover all wards by December. Yadav also highlighted the need for public toilets and urinals in the municipal council area. EO-cum-Administrator Siddharth Harshvardhan reported that tenders for 14 public toilets and three urinals have already been issued.

The Minister also instructed the development of parks, children's parks, and green areas. A special sanitation drive has been ordered in view of the upcoming Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath festivals. Directions were also given to formulate plans for the development of expanded areas and to expedite the process of identifying locations for catching stray dogs. Regarding encroachment on a pond and waste disposal issues in Ward 3, immediate action to remove encroachment and clean up the area was emphasized. The meeting was attended by EO-cum-Administrator Siddharth Harshvardhan, EO Vyavastha Ravi Kumar, Nagar Prabandhak Amarendra Kumar Mishra, along with other officials, former councilors, councilor representatives, and staff.