₹1,886-crore drinking water grid to end water woes in Kuppam, Palamaner, Punganur belts
Gandikota reservoir water to be pumped to drought-prone areas across Chittoor, Annamayya and Tirupati districts
The State government has approved a ₹1,886-crore drinking water grid project aimed at alleviating water scarcity in the Kuppam, Palamaner, and Punganur belts, which frequently suffer from drought and water shortages. The Multi-Village Scheme (MVS) on Gandikota Reservoir (Phase-II) plans to establish a dependable water supply network for rural and urban communities in the rain-shadow regions of Chittoor, Annamayya, and Tirupati districts, which were part of the former Chittoor district.
The tendering process has begun, and officials are preparing to commence work after selecting the agency. The scheme will encompass four mandals in Kuppam Assembly constituency, seven in Palamaner Assembly constituency, three in Annamayya district, and three in Tirupati district. A significant aspect of the project is providing a consistent water supply to Dravidian University and the Government Area Hospital in Kuppam, benefiting students, patients, and staff.
The initiative addresses the region's heavy reliance on groundwater, with groundwater levels falling and borewells drying up during summer, forcing villages to rely on tankers and temporary arrangements. Once the bidding process is complete, technical and financial bids will be assessed before the project is awarded to the chosen agency.
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