India, Dec. 29 -- The Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) and the public health and engineering department (PHED) have been directed to draw up an immediate plan to meet drinking water needs of newly developed and developing colonies in Sohna, amid rising population pressure, officials said.

The directions were issued by DS Dhesi, principal advisor, urban development, Haryana government, during a review meeting held earlier this month to assess infrastructure projects in the city. A senior GMDA official present at the meeting said Dhesi asked agencies to prioritise short-term measures after reviewing PHED's proposals.

According to a GMDA official, PHED has prepared both short- and long-term plans. Under the short-term plan, Rs.18 c...