Lok Sabha Question No. 2768 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-12
Subject: Drinking Water Supply under Chandigarh Smart City Mission
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Manish Tewari

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2768

TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 12, 2024

## DRINKING WATER SUPPLY UNDER CHANDIGARH SMART CITY MISSION

NO. 2768. SHRI MANISH TEWARI:

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the progress and outcomes of the Chandigarh Smart City Mission since 2016;
- (b)  whether the Government is aware that despite the high-profile launch in August 2024, Chandigarh Smart City Limited (CSCL) has failed to deliver 24x7 clean water in Manimajra and supplying only two hours of muddy, undrinkable water daily to residents;
- (c)  if  so,  the  measures  taken/being  taken  to  ensure  timely  completion  of infrastructure initiatives in Chandigarh to address the issue failures;
- (d)  the details of budgetary allocation and expenditure on the water supply project in Manimajra since inception;
- (e)  the measures taken/ being taken to address inadequacies in the CSCL website, especially incomplete details of  ongoing  and  completed projects; and
- (f)   whether an independent external audit or a C&AG performance audit of Smart City Projects has been conducted in the country, if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)

- (a)   As on 03.12.2024, out of a total 36 projects amounting to ₹1,537 crore, 34  projects  amounting  to  ₹1,475  crore  have  been  completed  by Chandigarh Smart City Limited (CSCL), as per data provided by the city. The  progress  and  outcome  of  CSCL  is  given  at  Annexure  -  I  &  II, respectively.

- (b) & (c) As apprised by CSCL, under the Smart City Mission (SCM), a 24x7 water supply pilot project has been initiated in Manimajra.  The project is  currently  at  trial  phase,  during  which  the  installed  systems  and equipment are being tested under working conditions to verify performance, identify the defects, if any, and ensure that components meet desired standards. The project has achieved the below mentioned deliverables:
- i. Supply hours have been enhanced from 9 hours to 18 hours in various zones.
- ii. Water billing quantity has been increased from 2.5 million gallon per day (MGD) to 3.5 MGD with the installation of 12,700 smart water meters, which would help in reducing Non-Revenue Water (NRW).
- iii. Identification and isolation of unauthorized water connections.
- iv. Potable water is being supplied to the citizens, with chlorine analyzers installed in each District Metered Area (DMA) and at critical points to ensure maintenance of water quality.

To  ensure  water  quality,  daily  water  samples  are  being  collected  by Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh (MCC). Additionally, random water samples are taken on daily basis from various households in Manimajra. No grievance has been reported in November 2024 for Manimajra.

- (d)    The  budgetary  allocation  and  expenditure  on  water  supply  project Manimajra is given at Annexure-III.
- (e) As informed by CSCL, the status of all completed and ongoing project are updated on website (www.chandigarhsmartcity.in).
- (f)   Third-Party  Assessment  on  Integrated  Command  and  Control  Center (ICCCs) has been done by Quality Council of India (QCI). QCI is conducting evaluations across 100 Smart Cities in two cycles - the first to identify gaps and the second to ensure their resolution. On-ground assessments for Cycle 1 have been completed. Independent external audit has also been  conducted  by  Standard  Testing  and  Quality  Control  (STQC) Directorate, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) for a cyber security audit of all 100 Cities. The State Auditor General auditing under the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 is regularly conducted by the  smart  cities  Special  Purpose  Vehicles.  This  information  is  not maintained Centrally.

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Reply  to  part  (a)  of  Lok  Sabha  Unstarred  Question  No.  2768  for  answer 12.12.2024  regarding  Drinking  Water  Supply  under  Chandigarh  Smart  City Mission

## Details of Completed Projects made by Chandigarh Smart City Projects as on 03.12.2024

|   S. No. | Project Name                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |   Total Cost (in ₹ crore) |
|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------|
|        1 | Work for 24× 7 water supply pilot project under SCM in Manimajra Chandigarh consist of retrofitting of existing network, laying of new network including civil, Electromechanical, smart metering SCADA on EPC mode                     |                    166.06 |
|        2 | Selection of System Integrator for Design, Develop, Implement and Maintain the SCADA System Along with Various Analysing Equipment for Recycled Water Distribution Network for Pan City Chandigarh under Chandigarh Smart City Project. |                      4.79 |
|        3 | Implementation of ICCC - Phase II - Finishing & furnishing of MunicipalSCADA building at Integrated Command Control Centre, Sector 17, Chandigarh                                                                                       |                      7.35 |
|        4 | Engagement of Agency for Design, Build, Operate, Finance Transfer Public Bike Sharing System in Chandigarh on PPP Mode - PHASE III & IV                                                                                                 |                     10    |
|        5 | Engagement of Agency for Design, Build, Operate, Finance Transfer Public Bike Sharing System in Chandigarh on PPP Mode                                                                                                                  |                     10.06 |
|        6 | Procurement of Battery Operated Cart, 10 Nos for Movement of Elderly and Disabled in Sec 17, e rickshaw                                                                                                                                 |                      0.47 |
|        7 | Implementation of ICCC                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |                    333.61 |
|        8 | Smart Class Room total 90 Classrooms in 4 schools                                                                                                                                                                                       |                      4.83 |
|        9 | Development of Basic Infrastructure for Smart Schools                                                                                                                                                                                   |                      0.38 |
|       10 | Mobile Van for Hearing Screening for Elderly Citizens Health ATMs                                                                                                                                                                       |                      0.52 |
|       11 | Water ATMs at different Locations                                                                                                                                                                                                       |                      0.52 |
|       12 | Monitoring of Individual Street Lights in ABD                                                                                                                                                                                           |                      2.58 |
|       13 | Legacy Waste Mining at Daddu Majra Dump Site                                                                                                                                                                                            |                     34.03 |
|       14 | Construction and Management of Sanitary Landfill Site                                                                                                                                                                                   |                     13.44 |
|       15 | selection of system Integrator for implementation of E Governance Services for Chandigarh Smart City                                                                                                                                    |                     13.46 |
|       16 | Underground Utility Mapping Using Ground Penetrating Radar Other Non-Penetrating Techniques                                                                                                                                             |                      5.99 |
|       17 | Construction of Material Recovery Facility and Garbage Transfer Stations 3 Nos - Civil Works                                                                                                                                            |                     16.46 |
|       18 | Refurbishment of Public Toilets - Package I Sector 17                                                                                                                                                                                   |                      1.41 |
|       19 | Refurbishment of Public Toilets - Package II Sector 22                                                                                                                                                                                  |                      2.64 |
|       20 | Refurbishment of Public Toilets - Package III Sector 35 43                                                                                                                                                                              |                      1.17 |

| S. No.   | Project Name                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |   Total Cost (in ₹ crore) |
|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------|
| 21       | Procurement of furniture for 4 smart schools                                                                                                                                                                                                     |                      2.85 |
| 22       | Construction of Material Transfer stations and Garbage recovery facility - Mechanical works                                                                                                                                                      |                     19.63 |
| 23       | Provision of SCADA for Solid Waste Management for Route Management, Efficiency of Collection, Mobile Application, Daily Management of Solid Waste Including Dry Wet as per Swachh Bharat Standards and OMfor 5 Years                             |                      6.4  |
| 24       | Provisions of 1.8.- 2.0 cum Vehicles for Last Mile Connectivity to Small Lanes Congested Areas of Villages, Manimajra, etc.                                                                                                                      |                      2.12 |
| 25       | Operation and Maintenance of Battery Operated Cart, 10 Nos for Movement of Elderly and Disabled in Sec 17                                                                                                                                        |                      0.61 |
| 26       | Procurement of Garbage Hopper Tippers for Door to Door collection 3.2 5.0 cum Vehicles                                                                                                                                                           |                     29.66 |
| 27       | Furnishing of Chandigarh Smart City Building                                                                                                                                                                                                     |                      6.76 |
| 28       | Augmentation Enhancement of Raw Water and Clear Water storage capacity at Sector- 39 Water works, Chandigarh                                                                                                                                     |                     34.94 |
| 29       | Rehabilitation Upgradation of Existing Sewage Treatment Plant On Design, Build and Operate Basis, 1 Year DLP Plus 15 Years Oand M, at Diggian, Sector 66, Chandigarh Under Smart City Project                                                    |                    454.21 |
| 30       | Rehabilitation Upgradation of Existing Sewage Treatment Plant On Design, Build and Operate Basis, 1 Year DLP Plus 15 Years Oand M, AtRaipur Kalan and Raipur Khurd, Chandigarh Under Smart City Project                                          |                    159.14 |
| 31       | Rehabilitation Upgradation of Existing Sewage Treatment Plants Based On SBR Technology By Adding Additional Units On Design, Build and Operate Basis, 1 Year DLP Plus 15 Years O and M, At 3 BRD and Dhanas, Chandigarh Under Smart City Project |                    125.56 |
| 32       | Additional Work for Development of Basic Infrastructure in Smart Schools                                                                                                                                                                         |                      1.11 |
| 33       | Additional Work for Implementation of Smart School in Government Schools in ABD Area and Operation and Maintenance of the Completesystem for a period of Five Years Under Smart City Mission                                                     |                      1.05 |
| 34       | Construction of Approach Road to Material Recovery Facility-cum-garbage Transfer Station at 3BRD STP                                                                                                                                             |                      0.9  |
|          | TOTAL                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |                   1474.71 |

Information provided by Chandigarh Smart City Limited

## Ongoing Projects

| S. No.   | Project Name                    |   Total Cost (in ₹ crore) | Physical Progress (%)   |
|----------|---------------------------------|---------------------------|-------------------------|
| 1        | 24 X 7 Water Supply- Chandigarh |                     60.77 | 5                       |
| 2        | Incinerator for Animal Carcass  |                      1.82 | 0                       |
|          | Total                           |                     62.59 |                         |

Information provided by Chandigarh Smart City Limited

Reply  to  part  (a)  of  Lok  Sabha  Unstarred  Question  No.  2768  for  answer 12.12.2024  regarding  Drinking  Water  Supply  under  Chandigarh  Smart  City Mission

## Major outcomes of Chandigarh Smart City Projects

|   Sr. No. | Outcome Indicator                                                                               | Value             |
|-----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|
|         1 | Number of services operationalized through ICCCs                                                | 16                |
|         2 | Traffic violations reported through ICCC till November 2024                                     | 49.30 Lakhs       |
|         3 | Traffic Challans issued through ICCC till November 2024                                         | 18.93 Lakhs       |
|         4 | Assistance in criminal cases through CCTV surveillance till November 2024                       | 1,542             |
|         5 | Number of civic services made available through digital platforms/mobile applications           | 15                |
|         6 | Total application processed through e-Governance - Online Building Plan Approval System (OBPAS) | 3,843             |
|         7 | Revenue generated from e-Governance - OBPAS                                                     | Rs. 40.54 Crore   |
|         8 | Number of students benefiting from education facilities built or refurbished, annually          | 4,808             |
|         9 | People benefitted by using e-Carts in ABD Area                                                  | 4.67 Lakh persons |

Information provided by Chandigarh Smart City Limited

Reply  to  part  (d)  of  Lok  Sabha  Unstarred  Question  No.  2768  for  answer 12.12.2024  regarding  Drinking  Water  Supply  under  Chandigarh  Smart  City Mission

## Detail  of  Budgetary  Allocation  and  Expenditure  on  Water  Supply  Project Manimajra, Chandigarh as on 03.12.2024

(In ₹ crore)

|   Sr. No. | Project Name                                                                                                                                                                                                       |   Proposed in Smart City Proposal (SCP) |   Capex by CSCL |   Opex by MCC for 15 years |   Budgetary Allocation |   Expenditure till date Capex |
|-----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|-----------------|----------------------------|------------------------|-------------------------------|
|         1 | Work for 24*7 Water supply pilot project under SCM in Manimajra Chandigarh consist of retrofitting of existing network, laying of new network including civil, Electromechanical, smart metering SCADA on EPC mode |                                  166.06 |           74.76 |                       91.3 |                  74.76 |                          57.9 |

Information provided by Chandigarh Smart City Limited