CPI(M) seeks permanent solution to Visakhapatnam water shortage
The CPI(M) party is demanding a permanent solution to the drinking water shortage in Visakhapatnam, criticizing the government's reliance on temporary measures. They have called for the completion of the Polavaram project and increased reservoir capacity.
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Urban water security is a pressing infrastructure issue in rapidly growing Indian cities, impacting public health and economic stability.
The CPI(M) has urged the Andhra Pradesh government to take permanent measures to address Visakhapatnam’s drinking water shortage instead of relying on temporary measures such as the proposed ‘Jalaharathi’ programme.
At a media conference held at the CPI(M) district office, Yechury Bhavan, in Visakhapatnam on Monday, district secretary M. Jaggu Naidu said several areas of the city were receiving municipal water once in two or three days, while some areas were getting supplies for only about 30 minutes. “Visakhapatnam required 130 million gallons a day (mgd), against the present supply of 103 mgd,” he said.
District secretariat members R.K.S.V. Kumar, P. Mani, B. Jagan and V. Krishna Rao also participated in the meeting.
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