Centre Approves 5 Projects Worth ₹3,892 Crore
The Warangal storm water project, with a budget of ₹1,465 aims to address 24 chronic flood points: Reports
HYDERABAD: The Union government has approved five urban infrastructure projects in Telangana worth ₹3,892.38 crore under the Urban Challenge Fund with Central assistance of ₹873.49 crore.
The projects include drinking water supply to the Hyderabad metropolitan region, storm water drainage works in greater Warangal, restoration of the Warangal fort moat, development of Hanumakonda commercial area and heritage-led development of Alampur temple town.
The ₹1,992-crore Godavari water supply project taken up by HMWS&SB involves 120km of pipelines and constructing two water treatment plants. It will help meet the drinking water needs of 174 lakh people until 2035.
The Warangal storm water project, with a budget of ₹1,465 aims to address 24 chronic flood points through drainage works and strengthening of 10 major tanks.
The other projects include restoration of the Warangal fort moat (₹209.08 crore), Hanumakonda CBD development (₹168.80 crore) and Alampur temple town regeneration (₹57.50 crore).
