Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Nandyal gets new water and sewage plants
The government is building new water and sewage treatment plants in Nandyal to solve water problems.
The project costs ₹211 crore and includes a water treatment plant, a sewage treatment plant, and a project to improve a local lake.
The minister said this will make sure the town has enough water.
He also advised farmers to grow crops that need less water.
The collector promised that the projects will be completed on time and will be monitored for quality.
₹211 crore infrastructure project launched in Nandyal for water and sewage treatment.
Includes a ₹38.75 crore Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and a ₹169.67 crore Sewage Treatment Plant (STP).
Minister N.M.D. Farooq urged farmers to shift to less water-intensive crops due to climate concerns.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged Nandyal’s water conservation efforts in his Mann Ki Baat address.
District Collector G Raja Kumari assured timely completion and quality monitoring of the projects.
- Who
- State Minister for Law and Minority Welfare N.M.D. Farooq, District Collector G Raja Kumari, Municipal Commissioner Sheshanna
- What
- Foundation stone laid for water and sewage treatment plants
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To address long-term drinking water, drainage, and wastewater management challenges
Government Perspective
Local Farmers Perspective
Water Management Strategy
Government Perspective
The government is investing in infrastructure to ensure long-term water security and sustainability.
Local Farmers Perspective
Farmers may face challenges in adapting to less water-intensive crops due to economic and traditional farming practices.
- Project Cost
- ₹211 crore
- Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Cost
- ₹38.75 crore
- Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) Cost
- ₹169.67 crore
- Chinna Cheruvu Rejuvenation Cost
- ₹3.50 crore
- Project Location
- Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh
- Scheme
- AMRUT 2.0
- Key Officials
- N.M.D. Farooq, G Raja Kumari, Sheshanna