Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu promises to address drinking water needs of Visakhapatnam

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has said the State Government will take concrete and long-term measures to ensure that Visakhapatnam does not face drinking water shortage in the years to come, while stressing that adequate water availability is essential not only for residents but also for sustaining the city’s growing industrial and investment potential.

Addressing a public meeting at the ‘Pedalaku Pattabhishekam’ programme organised at the AU Engineering College Grounds here on Saturday, Mr. Naidu said the government was preparing an action plan to ensure adequate water supply to every locality and household in the city. He said the plan would take into account the growing water requirements of industries and major companies coming to Visakhapatnam.

Mr. Naidu said he held discussions with the municipal and district officials, and public representatives as well on the city’s drinking water situation and the measures required to address it.