Will drains in Mumbai get a facelift now? The prime minister has sanctioned Rs 1200 crore to the city authorities to upgrade its 70 years old drainage system and build new drainage infrastructure. But after speaking to experts it seems that the amount is just not sufficient and would ideally need around Rs 2500 crore to be spent in the next ten years for upgradation of drains.
The project, called BRIMSTOWARD, was first conceptualised in 1990 by the World Bank. But the state government found Rs 1200 crore to much for drains and shelved the project. But after 2005 Mumbai floods, they stood up and decided to implement the project. The amount, keeping appreciation in mind should have been around Rs 2000 crore. Experts say it's a good start and other cities shoould also draw up similar models and take special grants from the Centre.
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