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Bhatkal to launch Rs 30 crore project to combat drinking water crisis

Bhatkal: In light of the acute shortage of drinking water during the summer season, a comprehensive master plan is being implemented in Bhatkal to ensure water supply to every household. Under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0 scheme, steps are underway at an estimated cost of around Rs 30 part of this project, the town has been divided into six zones to ensure household-level water supply across Bhatkal's 66-km municipal area. To fund the project, the central govt will contribute 50% of the total cost (approximately Rs 1,261.5 lakh), the state govt will cover 40% (around Rs 1,009.2 lakh), and the Bhatkal Municipality will bear 10% (Rs 252.3 lakh). In addition, the municipality will provide Rs 205 lakh for sanitation and Rs 198 lakh for maintenance, bringing its total contribution to Rs 655.3 project received approval following a resolution passed at a Bhatkal Municipal Council meeting last year. The Karnataka Urban Development Department has entrusted execution to the Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Sewerage Board (KUWSSB), with the executive engineer of the Karwar zone overseeing the Town Municipal Council (TMC) in-charge president Muhiddin Altaf Kharuri stated that in areas where pipelines were never laid, trenching work is being carried out along roadsides to install new HDPE pipelines. Operation Sindoor 'Our job is to hit target, not to count body bags': Air Marshal Bharti on Op Sindoor Precautionary blackout imposed across parts of Rajasthan, Punjab 'Indian Navy was in position to strike Karachi': Vice Admiral on Operation Sindoor He appealed to the public to fully cooperate with municipal authorities during these development activities. Further, previously installed pipelines under the KUIDFC scheme will be reviewed and upgraded as a water supply scheme was initiated in 2007–08 under the KUIDFC, which included the construction of a jackwell and pump house at Kadvinkatta, along with an 8.2 MLD capacity water treatment plant on Anjuman College Hill. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [Click Here] - 2025 Top Trending Search - Local network access Esseps Learn More Undo Under the current plan, the existing water tank on Anjuman Hill will be retained and supplemented by a new 10-lakh-litre tank. Similarly, at Makhdoom Colony, the existing 8-lakh-litre tank will remain operational while a new 10-lakh-litre tank is being added. Additional water will also be supplied from existing tanks near Barni Matti, which is located close to Jamia Masjid. The tanks at Nawayath Colony and Sante Market will also remain operational.A city-wide household survey will be conducted to determine the number of homes that require water connections. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !