Godavari Drinking Water Scheme—DC file

HYDERABAD: The state government on Friday ratified June 24, 2026, as the date of appointment for Package II of the ₹7,360 crore Godavari drinking water supply scheme which will cover pipelines and treatment plants to fill the Osmansagar and Himayatsagar for Musi rejuvenation. The water board must verify the contractor's compliance with financial closure requirements and submit a report.

The metropolitan area and urban development department issued the order after a request from the HMWS&SB. Package II was awarded to Ramky–GVPR joint venture on June 23, 2025. HMWS&SB notified the appointment date a year later and sought ratification in July.

The project received administrative sanction on January 25, 2025 and was divided into two packages. The hybrid annuity contract provides for a 40 per cent government share and 60 per cent investment by the contractor.

Package II includes pipelines from Ghanpur to Osmansagar and Muthangi, another from Kokapet to the Osmansagar conduit along the Outer Ring Road, and a connection between Osmansagar and Himayatsagar. An 80-million-litre balancing reservoir, an 18-million-litre raw water reservoir, pump houses and electrical equipment are also part of the works at Ghanpur.

The works also cover a 120-million litre per day (MLD) water treatment plant at Osmansagar and a 70 MLD unit at Himayatsagar, along with storage reservoirs, a 22.5-million-litre balancing reservoir at Golden Mile, distribution pipelines and a pumping line to Budvel. The contract includes operation and maintenance for ten years.

According to the order, the contractor submitted financial closure details on March 12, 2026. The government ratified the earlier notification after the submission of escrow and substitution agreements, subject to the concession agreement and applicable rules.


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