2011 Specialist Dispatch Project in Palitana, India
@CLAIR Singapore received a request from Palitana Municipal Corporation
in Bhavnagar District (Gujarat State) to dispatch a specialist in the field
of water supply and sewerage systems to the local area. The project aims
at improving the quality of the local water supply system, and at the same
time, upgrade the local sewerage management system. Mr. Masaya Kita, an
official from Japanfs Tokushima Prefecture was dispatched as a specialist
to Palitana Municipal Corporation from 12th February until 2nd March 2011
to implement the project.
@During the first half of the project, explanations pertaining to the current
conditions of water supply and sewerage management systems in the local
area were conducted by Palitana Municipal Corporation. In addition, site
visits to water sources, treatment plants and pumping stations were also
conducted to enable the specialist to gain a clearer picture of the current
water supply and sewerage management operations in Palitana.
@In the latter half of the project, the specialist analyzed plan drawings
of the water-related facilities, and conducted several rounds of discussions
with persons responsible for the water supply and sewerage systems in Palitana
Municipal Corporation. In addition, the specialist also exchanged opinions
with the President of Palitana Municipal Corporation on issues relating
to water supply and sewerage management in Palitana.
@On the last day of the dispatch, a seminar participated by technical experts
from not only Palitana Municipal Corporation, but also from other nearby
municipalities was held. In the seminar, the specialist illustrated the
differences in the systems of water supply and sewerage management between
Japan and India. Specific solutions to the water-related issues faced by
Palitana Municipal Corporation were also addressed during the seminar.
The specialist commented that, gGood water supply and sewerage systems
are the 2 keystones to ensure that the future generations in Palitana could
continue to flourish. As a result, I hope that Palitana Municipal Corporation
will strive its best in its endeavours to upgrade the local water supply
and sewerage systemsh.
@The specialist (third from left) conducting a site visit
with staff from Palitana Municipal Corporation
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