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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Business
- 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.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
Rs 111.5 crore sanctioned for Mangalagiri-Tadepalli drinking water system in Andhra Pradesh
GUNTUR: In a significant push to urban infrastructure, the Andhra Pradesh government has sanctioned an additional Rs 111.5 crore to strengthen the drinking water supply system in the Mangalagiri-Tadepalli Municipal Corporation (MTMC), represented by Minister Nara Lokesh. Administrative approval was issued by Special Chief Secretary S Suresh Kumar of the Urban Development Department. The new funding is part of a comprehensive project to ensure safe and uninterrupted drinking water supply. A Detailed Project Report (DPR) worth Rs 450.24 crore was earlier prepared to serve 21 villages. Of this, RS 287.54 crore was sanctioned under the Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF) and Rs 51.20 crore under AMRUT 2.0. With 15 additional villages now merged into MTMC, the latest allocation will be used to lay pipelines and construct storage tanks. Funds will be routed through the CRDA, with implementation overseen by the Chief Engineer of the Public Health and Municipal Engineering Department. Several major infrastructure projects are underway in the MTMC region. A Rs 1,138 crore underground drainage (UGD) project covering 540 km—excluding six capital villages—is in the pipeline to improve sanitation and waste management. Additionally, a Rs 137 crore stormwater drainage system is planned to address urban flooding. In healthcare, a foundation stone has been laid for a Rs 47 crore, 100-bed hospital in Mangalagiri. The facility will house a dialysis unit, de-addiction centre, and modern outpatient and inpatient services. These developments signal a major transformation for the MTMC, placing the region on a firm path of urban growth and improved quality of life.
