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Naidu Launches Rs 30,156 Crore Jal Jeevan Mission Works
Andhra Pradesh has started a large drinking-water project.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu launched the work in Proddatur.
It is planned to cost Rs 30,156 crore.
The goal is to bring safe water to rural homes through taps.
The state says 7.44 lakh families have already received tap connections since the coalition government took office.
Another programme aims to reach 27 lakh families.
The government says it worked with the Central government to keep the mission running until 2028.
Officials also criticized the previous state government’s spending and water projects.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu launched Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 works in Proddatur, Kadapa district.
The works carry an investment of Rs 30,156 crore and aim to provide safe drinking water to every rural household in the state.
Since the coalition government took office, tap connections have reportedly reached 7.44 lakh families in 4,933 habitations.
The Amarajeevi Jaladhara programme aims to provide drinking water facilities to a further 27 lakh families.
The state says it secured an extension of the mission’s implementation period until 2028 after discussions with the Central government.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu launched the works.
- What
- Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 works worth Rs 30,156 crore were launched to expand safe drinking-water access.
- Where
- Proddatur, Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh.
- When
- Monday; the article does not provide a calendar date.
- Why
- The mission aims to provide safe drinking water at the doorstep of every rural household across Andhra Pradesh.
Coalition government’s account
Previous YSRCP government’s record, as described in the release
Past funding and spending
Coalition government’s account
The coalition government says it renewed discussions with the Central government and secured an extension of the mission until 2028.
Previous YSRCP government’s record, as described in the release
The press release alleges the previous government submitted proposals worth Rs 26,000 crore and spent only Rs 2,600 crore over five years.
Approach to water supply
Coalition government’s account
The coalition says it is prioritising continuous, safe supply through permanent systems linked to reservoirs and other reliable sources.
Previous YSRCP government’s record, as described in the release
The release says projects under the previous government relied largely on borewells for temporary water supply.
Key facts
- Investment
- Rs 30,156 crore
- Mission
- Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0
- Reported connections since coalition government took office
- 7.44 lakh families in 4,933 habitations
- Additional families targeted
- 27 lakh under the Amarajeevi Jaladhara programme
- Implementation period
- Extended until 2028, according to the press release
- Previous government figures cited
- The release says the previous YSRCP government submitted proposals worth Rs 26,000 crore and spent Rs 2,600 crore over five years.
Quotes
Andhra Pradesh government press release
Official release describing the previous government's water-supply works.
“Moreover, the works undertaken during that period relied largely on borewells for temporary water supply rather than establishing sustainable systems to ensure a permanent supply from reservoirs and other reliable water sources.”
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