Minister launches key projects to address Nandyal’s drinking water problems
Minority Welfare Minister N. Md. Farooq launched several infrastructure projects in Nandyal, including a water treatment plant under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme. These projects aim to provide a permanent solution to the town's drinking water and sewage management issues.
Why it matters
The investment in water infrastructure is critical for addressing long-term water scarcity and sanitation needs in urban areas.
Minority Welfare Minister N. Md. Farooq said that the AMRUT 2.0 scheme would provide a permanent solution to the drinking water issues in Nandyal town.
The Minister, accompanied by District Collector Rajakumari Ganiya, laid the foundation stone for a comprehensive water treatment plant (WTP) with a capacity of 16 million litres per day (MLD) to be constructed at a cost of ₹38.75 crore under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme within the premises of the Head Water Works on Mahanandi road.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Farooq expressed happiness at the launch of key drinking water infrastructure development projects for Nandyal town under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme. He said that the current storage of 1.7 tmcft of water in the Velugodu reservoir was contributing to some extent to the recharging of groundwater levels.
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