Gorakhpur: Godhoya Nala Project Scheduled for November 1 Inauguration to Relieve Waterlogging

The Godhoya Nala project in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, is scheduled to be inaugurated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on November 1, aiming to provide relief from waterlogging in 17 wards. Built at an estimated cost of Rs 495.24 crore, the project is expected to improve drainage and prevent sewage from entering the drain directly.

Project Infrastructure and Capacity

According to Jal Nigam (Urban) Executive Engineer Pankaj Kumar, the completed works include a 9.25-kilometer-long drainage system comprising a 7.75-kilometer pucca (lined) drain and a 1.50-kilometer kucha drain. Additionally, the project features a 38 MLD sewage treatment plant (STP), a 61 MLD main pumping station, 14 bridges and culverts, and a 17.50-kilometer-long intercepting sewer line.

Beneficiary Wards and Environmental Impact

• Affected Wards: The 17 wards set to benefit include Baba Raghav Das Nagar, Chargawan, Ashok Nagar, Shivpur, Tulsiram Pashchimi, Shaheed Shiv Singh Chhetri Nagar, Pandit Ram Prasad Bismil Nagar, Harsevakpur, Vishwakarmapuram Bauliya, Shaligram Nagar, Lohiyanagar, Krishnanagar, Shahpur, Maitripuram, Shaktinagar, Ramjanaki Nagar, and Vishnupuram.
• Sewage Treatment: Wastewater from these areas is directed through the new sewer line to the 38 MLD STP for treatment before being discharged into Ramgarhtal, which officials report is improving the lake's water quality and expected to enhance groundwater quality.

Phase-2 Plans

Along with the inauguration, the Chief Minister is planned to lay the foundation stone for Phase-2 of the project, which involves an estimated expenditure of Rs 93.72 crore. This phase includes paving the remaining 1.50-kilometer kucha section with RCC, constructing a 1.50-kilometer approach road parallel to the drain for access to the STP, installing 120 street lights, and undertaking landscaping work. Furthermore, the Public Works Department (PWD) has been entrusted with constructing paved roads on both sides of the drain at an estimated cost of Rs 68 crore to improve local transport.

Verification and Reporting

Residents and stakeholders can verify official updates through announcements from the Uttar Pradesh government, the Gorakhpur district administration, and the Jal Nigam (Urban).