8 months ago
Yettinahole Water Project to Reach Region in a Year
A minister named K.H. Muniyappa said that a big water project called Yettinahole will bring water to a dry area soon.
He thinks the water will reach the people in about a year.
The project will store water in different places and give it to houses that need it.
The minister also talked about other projects that will help farmers and make the land more valuable.
He said a company called Foxconn might give jobs to many people.
The government is also giving out free things like plates, tumblers, and play kits to schools and health centers.
Yettinahole drinking water project is in a crucial execution phase with obstacles cleared.
Pipeline work covering 250-300 km is progressing rapidly.
Water will be stored in Koratagere, Sasalu hobli, and Kundanahalli before distribution.
Priority will be given to supplying drinking water to households before diverting to tanks.
Combined impact of Yettinahole, KC Valley, and HN Valley schemes will improve groundwater levels and revive agriculture.
- Who
- K.H. Muniyappa, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs
- What
- Inauguration of borewell pump motor distribution and announcement of Yettinahole project progress
- Where
- Devanahalli taluk panchayat premises, Bengaluru Rural district
- When
- Within a year (from the announcement)
- Why
- To address acute drinking water shortages and improve groundwater levels
Key facts
- Project
- Yettinahole Drinking Water Project
- Water Allocation
- 20 TMC
- Pipeline Length
- 250-300 km
- Storage Locations
- Koratagere, Sasalu hobli, Kundanahalli
- Beneficiaries
- Households facing drinking water shortages
- Additional Projects
- KC Valley, HN Valley schemes
- Job Opportunities
- 25,000 (Foxconn)
- Government Initiatives
- 1,500 residential sites, 1,000 houses sanctioned
Quotes
K.H. Muniyappa
Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister and Bengaluru Rural district in-charge
“"The obstacles that delayed the Yettinahole project have now been cleared. Pipeline work covering nearly 250 to 300 km is under way at a fast pace."”
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“"Priority will be given to supplying drinking water to households before diverting water to tanks. I am confident that water will be supplied to this region within one year."”
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B. Rajanna
Guarantee Schemes Implementation Authority district president
“"The inflow of HN Valley and KC Valley water into tanks had already improved groundwater levels, benefiting farmers."”
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