State to seek ₹200 crore for underground drainage in Kakinada, says MAUD Minister
The Andhra Pradesh government is seeking ₹200 crore from the central government to develop underground drainage systems in Kakinada. The project is part of a broader infrastructure review that also includes water supply and urban greening initiatives.
Why it matters
Infrastructure funding requests highlight the ongoing collaboration between state and central governments to improve urban sanitation and living standards.
Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister and Kakinada District In-Charge P. Narayana said that the State government would seek ₹200 crore from the Centre under the Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF) for the development of underground drainage in Kakinada city.
On Sunday, Mr. Narayana, city MLA Vanamadi Venkateswara Rao, Kakinada Municipal Corporation Commissioner N.V.V. Satyanarayana reviewed the ongoing and proposed projects in Kakinada city.
Addressing officials, Mr. Narayana directed them to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) to seek the ₹200 crore from the Centre for the underground drainage project.
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