KHAMMAM: The Telangana Government has sanctioned ₹200 crore for a comprehensive drinking water project in Khammam city, fulfilling the efforts of Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao. The Municipal Administration Department issued official orders through GO No. 747, approving the release of funds. The project aims to provide safe and uninterrupted drinking water to every household in the city.
To ensure a year-round supply, the government designed a dual-source system. Water will be drawn from the Munneru River for eight months and from the Paleru Reservoir during the summer. This model guarantees continuous and clean water flow throughout the year.
The new project will upgrade the Danavaigudem Filter Bed system and expand existing infrastructure to meet growing urban needs. With Lakkaram Tank no longer sufficient for the city’s population, the plan includes new pipelines, filter beds, and pumping stations to improve water distribution efficiency.
Residents welcomed the government’s decision, calling it a major step toward sustainable urban growth. They thanked Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao for resolving the city’s long-standing water problems.
