As many as 860 habitations in Suryapet have been connected with Mission Bhagiratha pipeline, of which 581 habitations are collecting water through taps, officials of the Mission Bhagiratha project in the district said on Wednesday.
Not only are the remaining works in good progress, some 430 Overhead Service Reservoirs which were used in the past and facing repairs have been restored, officials said.
“There has been no pendency with connections at villages, which to date have been provided to 2,35,677 households. But Overhead Service Reservoirs works are being followed up,” they said.
Project status
Explaining the project status to District Collector D. Amoy Kumar and Minister for Education G. Jagadish Reddy, irrigation officials stated that laying of the total 2190.26 km pipeline was completed in the district.
According to figures submitted by them, of the total 1,139 Overhead Service Reservoirs built in the district, nearly 70% of the tanks are connected with pipeline. And work involving some 375 tanks is ongoing.
Taking stock, Mr. Reddy held separate reviews, one pertaining to grid works and the other intra-village works, and instructed officials to expedite completion of works while ensuring work quality. Strict action would be initiated against contractors and officials, if found delaying work or not conforming to quality standards, he cautioned.
