Question : WATER SUPPLY



(a) whether the Union Government has received any proposals for sanction of water supply projects from the Government of Andhra Pradesh; and

(b) if so, the details and status thereof?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION (PROF. SANWAR LAL JAT)

(a) & (b) The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation has informed that they have received a proposal from the Government of Andhra Pradesh for providing safe drinking water in 391 scarcity and quality affected habitations in Nellore district, costing Rs.632 crore. The proposal was examined by them and certain information/clarifications were sought in February, 2015. The Government of Andhra Pradesh has not sent the requisite information so far.