Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has instructed that all the works under Mission Bhagiratha should be completed on schedule with coordination among all the departments concerned.
The Chief Minister held a review meeting on Mission Bhagiratha at Pragathi Bhavan here on Tuesday and congratulated the officials concerned for working with zeal and commitment towards Mission Bhagiratha programme, which the state government has taken as a prestigious project. The Chief Minister held the review on segments wise.
He also inquired about the construction of Intake Wells, Water Treatment Plants, pipelines, and Electric Sub Stations. The CM also spoke directly from The Engineer-in-Chief to DEs all over the State. For several problems brought to his notice, the Chief Minister gave on the spot solutions.
The Chief Minister has emphasised the need to have uninterrupted power supply for the programme. “For Mission Bhagiratha power supply is very essential. Expedite the works on Sub Stations, power lines etc., Power should be supplied to Intake Wells, WTPs. Make all arrangements for the uninterrupted power to supply drinking water, ” the CM said.
“There is no dearth of funds for the Mission Bhagiratha. Financial Institutions have already pledged about Rs 30,000 Crore. We have to speed up works at the ground level and that should be our aim as on date. Coordinate with all the departments for the pipeline works. Get clearances from the National Highways, state Highways, Panchayat Raj roads, Railway crossings, Canal crossings, River/Rivulet Crossings. Get the forest clearances faster. The district Collectors should be asked to play a proactive role in this,” the CM said.
