Archive · 2 Jul 2025
Bhopal to Get 600-KM Water Pipeline Network for ₹380 Crore
The city of Bhopal is getting a new water system!
The government is spending a lot of money to build a long pipeline, like a giant water highway, to bring clean water to everyone.
Right now, some people still get their water from trucks or wells, but this project will make sure everyone has water delivered to their homes.
They're building new water tanks and special places to clean the water.
This is to make sure there's enough water for the city, even in the future.
It will be finished in about two years and cost almost 400 crore rupees.
Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) to lay 600-km water pipeline under AMRUT 2.0.
Project aims to provide clean drinking water to the 15% of residents relying on tankers or bore-wells.
The project includes 36 new overhead tanks, 4 intake wells, 4 filtration units, and 30,000 new household connections.
Project utilizes PLC-SCADA system for real-time monitoring and electrical substations for support.
Groundwork expected to begin in October with completion within two years, costing ₹379.62 crore.
- Who
- Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) is undertaking the project.
- What
- A 600-kilometer water pipeline network is being laid under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme.
- When
- Groundwork is set to begin in October and expected to be completed within two years.
- Where
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- To provide clean drinking water to all residents and to meet future water demand.
- Project Name
- AMRUT 2.0
- Pipeline Length
- 600 kilometers
- Project Cost
- ₹379.62 crore
- Goal
- Provide clean water to all residents
- New Connections
- 30,000 households
- Monitoring System
- PLC-SCADA