Speed up execution of Jal Jeevan Mission projects, Pawan Kalyan directs officials
The Deputy CM says he will soon undertake field inspections of the projects across the State and oversee quality checks to ensure safe drinking water reaches every household
Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan has urged officials to expedite the execution of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) projects, particularly in regions grappling with severe drinking water deficiencies, without compromising on quality standards. During a review of the Amarajeevi Jaladhara mega water grid projects in the former East and West Godavari districts, he highlighted that the initiative would address the drinking water challenges faced by approximately 33 lakh individuals in these coastal areas.
Kalyan emphasized the completion of critical infrastructure works within the predetermined timeline. At a cost of ₹3,050 crore, officials reported progress on intake wells, water treatment plants, reservoirs, and pipeline networks. In East Godavari district, a ₹1,650 crore mega water grid project aimed at supplying water to 20 lakh people in 10 Assembly constituencies is underway, with two intake wells and access bridges already under construction, and two water treatment plants with capacities of 111 MLD and 75 MLD in the pipeline.
Similarly, in West Godavari district, a ₹1,400 crore project is expected to benefit 13.5 lakh people, with an intake well, access bridge, and a 155 MLD water treatment facility being constructed, and over 400 kilometers of pipelines already laid. Kalyan instructed officials to collaborate with departments like Roads and Buildings, NHAI, Panchayat Raj, and Forest Department to prevent clearance delays.
He also directed project monitoring units to regularly report progress to the State headquarters, stressing the urgency of tackling water scarcity in coastal villages and insisting on maintaining construction quality. The Deputy Chief Minister plans to conduct field inspections of Jal Jeevan Mission projects across the state to ensure the welfare of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision.
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