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The Hindu
20 hours ago
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- The Hindu
A.P. govt. sanctions ₹450-crore water supply project for Mangalagiri-Tadepalli region
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has sanctioned a ₹450-crore Comprehensive Water Supply Improvement Scheme for the Mangalagiri-Tadepalli Municipal Corporation (MTMC), aiming to ensure equitable and sustainable access to safe drinking water across the region. The new scheme, approved by the Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) Department, covers the erstwhile Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) of Mangalagiri and Tadepalli, along with 15 newly merged villages, excluding six villages currently proposed for merger with the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA). 'The project is designed to bridge the critical infrastructure gaps in water supply, especially in the newly integrated areas, and to ensure reliable service delivery up to 2056,' S. Suresh Kumar, Principal Secretary, MA&UD Department, said in a statement on Saturday. The MTMC was formed through the merger of Mangalagiri and Tadepalli municipalities with 21 surrounding villages. An earlier initiative, backed by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) with ₹221 crore, had made only partial headway due to funding limitations, leaving major components—especially in newly merged regions—unfinished. To address this, a fresh Detailed Project Report (DPR) was prepared. The proposed scheme sources water from the Krishna River and includes new intake and treatment facilities, as well as distribution networks for underserved zones, and the completion of earlier AIIB-funded works. 'This scheme marks a crucial milestone in our efforts to ensure equitable access to urban services and reflects the government's commitment to sustainable urban growth,' added Suresh Kumar.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
MC chief reviews progress of canal-based water supply project in Bilga village
Ludhiana: To expedite the work under the World Bank (WB)- and AIIB-funded canal-based water supply project , municipal corporation (MC) commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal reviewed the ongoing construction of the water treatment plant (WTP) in Bilga village, near the inspection, Dachalwal pulled up the contractor staff and directed them to expedite the works so that the project could be completed in the stipulated time period. Further, directions were also issued to speed up the work of shifting the PSPCL poles from the WTP joint commissioner Ankur Mahindroo, joint commissioner Vineet Kumar, SDM Jasleen Bhullar, chief engineer Ravinder Garg, superintending engineer (SE-Projects) Parul Goyal, among other officials and staff of the contractor, were present during the officials said a world-class water treatment plant (WTP) is being constructed in Bilga village (near Sahnewal) from where treated surface water would be supplied to the city. The first phase of the World Bank and AIIB-funded canal-based water supply project is being taken up at a cost of around Rs 1,300 crore (civil works).MC commissioner Dachalwal said regular meetings of the project monitoring committee (PMC) are being held to improve coordination between different departments involved in the project. Directions have also been issued to expedite the work of laying water supply lines from Bilga village to the city and to establish overhead water reservoirs (OHSR) in different parts of the city, so that the project could be completed within the stipulated time period. MSID:: 121059500 413 |
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Canal-based water supply project reviewed
Ludhiana: On a three-day visit to the city, a team of experts from the World Bank (WB) and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) reviewed the progress of the WB and AIIB-funded canal-based water supply project in the city. Apart from conducting review meetings with officials of the civic body and water utility company, the delegation also visited the site of a world-class water treatment plant (WTP) in Bilga village. Task team leader (WB) Rosanna Nitti and task team leader (AIIB) Ankur Aggarwal led the delegation, while BKD Raja (safeguards), environment specialist Charu Jain, environment associate Eya Cruz, and consultant Navika Chaudhary, among others, were part of the team. MC joint commissioner Ankur Mahindroo, chief engineer Ravinder Garg, and superintending engineer (projects) Parul Goyal, among other officials of the civic body, accompanied the team. The team of experts also inspected a number of sites where overhead water reservoirs are being constructed under the project and deliberated upon the environmental impact, safety, and welfare of labourers and residents. MC commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal said that necessary directions had been issued to the contractor to expedite the work so that the project could be completed on time. The WB and AIIB team expressed satisfaction over the progress of the project. MSID:: 120586780 413 |
