Andhra Pradesh CM directs officials to ensure zero drinking water scarcity across state
Amaravati, August 4
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to ensure that there should be no drinking water scarcity in any region of the state. He instructed officials to continuously monitor rainfall conditions and reservoir levels and take timely measures to ensure uninterrupted drinking water supply.
Reviewing the performance of various departments during a meeting at Real-Time Governance Society (RTGS) in the Secretariat on Monday, the Chief Minister directed the officials to focus on reservoir water availability and preparedness measures, a press release said.
The Officials informed the Chief Minister that rainfall in the upper catchment areas is expected to improve water availability in the Krishna and Godavari river basins. They also briefed him on the flood situation in the Godavari River, the release noted.
The Chief Minister directed officials to fully utilise inflows into the Krishna basin from upstream rainfall. He also instructed departments to ensure there is no shortage of fodder and to prepare sufficient reserves to meet livestock needs for the entire year.
Referring to transport department initiatives, the officials briefed the Chief Minister on measures being implemented in the department, including the extensive use of technology and the removal of unnecessary regulations. They explained that these reforms would help reduce corruption and enable the delivery of more efficient and citizen-friendly services. The Chief Minister directed the officials to simplify procedures by removing unnecessary conditions to transform the transport department into a people-friendly one, the release said.
Chief Secretary G Sai Prasad and senior officials were present in the review meeting.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The RTGS system seems to be working well. Monitoring rainfall and reservoir levels live is exactly what a data-driven government should do. Let's see if the Krishna and Godavari basins actually get better inflows this year. Good intentions, but execution is key.
Appreciate the focus on transport department reforms too! Removing unnecessary regulations is long overdue. But honestly, I wish they'd equally prioritize the rural water supply pipelines that have been leaking for years. Waah, Chandrababu ji, zameen par utaro is baar! 💧
This is the kind of proactive governance we need in Andhra. Instead of waiting for a crisis, they're monitoring in real-time. The emphasis on livestock fodder is also a thoughtful touch — our villagers often suffer when fodder runs out. But one suggestion: include desalination plants for coastal areas!
As someone who moved from Hyderabad to the US, it's nice to see Indian state governments adopting such tech-driven governance. The RTGS model is genuinely ahead of its time. Hope the monitoring leads to quick response in vulnerable districts, especially during the monsoon season.
Great to see the CM focusing on zero water scarcity — that's the right goal. But I hope they also address groundwater depletion, especially in Rayalaseema. Reservoirs are one thing, but we need a long-term strategy for aquifer recharge and rainwater harvesting. Still, a good start! 👍
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