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RURAL WATER SUPPLY &

SANITATION (RWS&S)
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Kuppam Constituency is characterized by various initiatives, including water

by a diverse landscape of rural supply schemes and sanitation
habitations spread across four projects, though challenges persist in
mandals, with a substantial population ensuring adequate coverage and
relying heavily on water infrastructure infrastructure maintenance. Below is a
and essential services. The detailed breakdown of the current
constituency's development is marked scenario:

Category Sub-Category Details

Number of Mandals 4
Number of Grama Panchayats 93
Basic Information Number of Habitations 631
Total Rural Population (2011
252,871
Census)
Number of PWS Schemes 569
Number of MPWS Schemes 14
Number of Direct Pumping
91
Water Infrastructure Schemes
Number of OHSRs 499
No. of OHSRs needs special
repairs 110
Number of GLSRs 19
FC - More than 55 lpcd 316 habitations
PC 4 - 40 lpcd to 55 lpcd 117 habitations
Habitation Coverage PC 3 - 30 lpcd to 40 lpcd 96 habitations
Status PC 2 - 15 lpcd to 30 lpcd 65 habitations
PC 1 - 0 to 15 lpcd 37 habitations
Average Water Supply 44 lpcd

Total Number of Households 54,525

Household Water Households with FHTCs 33,718
Connections
Households Needing FHTCs 20,807
Number of Mother Plants
16
(10,000 lph)
- Non-Functioning Plants (Need
7
Repairs)
NTR Sujala Project - Functioning Plants (Need
9
Renovation)
202 (All need
Number of RDUs
upgradation)
Number of Transport Units 30

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- Units Needing Major Repairs 12

- Units Needing Minor Repairs 18
Total Number of Households 54,525
Sanitation (IHHLs
Households with IHHLs 30,087
Status)
Households Needing IHHLs 24,438

Overview of Sanctioned Works through two Government Orders

under JJM Grant (GOs) — GO RT No 56 and GO RT
No 918. The details of these
The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) Grant packages, including the number of
sanctioned three key packages, works, their status, estimated costs,
namely Retrofitting, Augmentation, and and expenditure, are outlined below.
Drinking Water Facilities (DWF),
Work
Works Estimate Total
Total Works Works s Not
GO No. Date Package Complete d Cost (₹ Expenditure (₹
Sanctioned Dropped Start
d Crores) Crores)
ed
GO RT 16-02- Retrofitti
555 79 41 435 43.88 4.56
No 56 2022 ng
GO RT 16-02- Augment
16 12 0 4 3.80 2.05
No 56 2022 ation
Drinking
GO RT 21-11- Water
126 0 0 126 22.59 0.00
No 918 2022 Facilities
(DWF)

697 91 41 565 70.27 6.61

This table provides a clear and concise  Shanthipuram - 14.11 mts

summary of the sanctioned works
under the JJM Grant, along with their This structured table provides a
progress and financial details. comprehensive snapshot of the
existing scenario, covering key
Ground Water Levels (as on July aspects such as basic constituency
2024): details, water infrastructure, household
water connections, the status of the
 Kuppam - 17.03 mts NTR Sujala Project, and sanitation
infrastructure in the Kuppam
 Rama kuppam -15.89 mts
Constituency.
 Gudipalli - 49.27 mts

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3. VISION harvesting, and community

engagement. By integrating these
Our vision is to transform the Kuppam initiatives, we strive to secure the long-
Constituency into a model of term water security of the constituency,
excellence in water supply and thereby enhancing the quality of life
sanitation infrastructure, ensuring that and promoting environmental
every habitation within the stewardship among the
constituency has access to a minimum residents of Kuppam.
of 55 litres per capita per day (lpcd) of
safe and potable water. We are
committed to not only meeting but
exceeding the highest standards of
sanitation by achieving complete
saturation in the provision of Individual
Household Latrines (IHHLs) and
establishing a comprehensive, efficient
drainage system. This dual focus on
water and sanitation will foster a
healthier, more resilient, and
sustainable living environment for all
residents.

In addition, we aim to ensure the

continuous provision of high-quality
water on a sustainable basis,
addressing both immediate needs and
future challenges. Our strategy
includes a strong emphasis on
improving groundwater levels through
the adoption of advanced water
management practices, rainwater

4. CHALLENGES

Lack of
Reliance on
technological
Groundwater
participation

Lack of
Poor
response from
maintenance of
executive
panchayats 4 agencies
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 Reliance on Groundwater:The  Funding Shortfall:The NTR

region is entirely dependent on Sujala project faces a viability gap
groundwater, posing sustainability funding (VGF) shortfall of ₹9.94
concerns, especially during dry crores, hindering its progress and
seasons. completion.

 Lack of response from  Inadequate Drainage

executive agencies:There is a Infrastructure:The absence of a
notable lack of response from comprehensive drainage system
agencies during the tendering exacerbates sanitation challenges
process, leading to delays and and affects overall public health.
inefficiencies in project
 Limited Awareness and lack of
implementation.
people participation :There is a
significant lack of awareness in
rural areas regarding the proper
use and maintenance of Individual
Household Latrines (IHHLs),
limiting their effectiveness.

 Human Resource Shortage:The

shortage of key personnel,
including 2 Assistant
Engineers/Assistant Executive
Engineers (AE/AEEs), 1 Junior
Technical Officer (JTO), and 1
Junior Assistant (JA), hampers the
effective execution of projects and
daily operations.

 Poor Maintenance and Repair

Activities of panchayats:This
includes motor repairs, cleaning of
Overhead Storage Reservoirs
(OHSRs), de-silting of drainage
systems, repairing pipeline
leakages, and fixing tap
connections.

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 Limited Technological o Awareness Campaigns (SDG

Integration: Goal 10):Organize awareness
camps on the 4th Friday of
o Insufficient adoption of every month, incorporating
advanced technologies for Information, Education &
water quality monitoring. Communication (IEC) initiatives.
A total of 222 camps will be held
o Need for upgrading the Kuppam
each month at the Revenue
water testing laboratory to meet
village level, amounting to 2,664
NABL standards.
camps conducted annually.
6. TIME BOUND GOALS
o Water quality testing(SDG
Short-Term Goals (By June 2025): Goal No.6):Weekly training
sessions will be conducted for
 Non-Financial: VWSC members alongside
laboratory staff. Each week will
o Village Water & Sanitation include 3 testing sessions,
Committees (VWSCs)(SDG totalling 156 tests annually.
Goal 6):Establish and
strengthen 222 Village Water o 15-Day Interaction Program
&Sanitation Committees for MPDOs and ANMs on
(VWSCs) to actively engage Biological Contamination
local communities in the (SDG Goal 10):Conduct a 15-
planning, implementation, and day interaction program for
management of water supply MPDOs and ANMs, focusing on
and sanitation services. biological contamination.
Samples will be collected from
Roles of VWSCs: 31 Gram Panchayats each
month for biological testing, and
 Monitor water quality and preventive measures will be
quantity to ensure safe implemented to avoid potential
and reliable access. outbreaks.
 Oversee sanitation
practices to maintain  Financial:
community hygiene.
 Collect water taxes o Restoration & Renovation
efficiently to support (SDG Goal 6 &10):Initiate the
maintenance and restoration and renovation of
services. Mother Plants and Remote
 Coordinate with local Dispensing Units (RDUs) under
residents to address the NTR Sujala scheme.
water and sanitation
o Repairs(SDG Goal 6
concerns.
&10):Complete the repair of 30

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dilapidated Overhead Service o Construction of Rainwater

Reservoirs (OHSRs), along with Harvesting Structures(SDG
necessary repairs to existing Goal 13):
bore wells, pump sets, and
public taps, managed by the Construct 100 rainwater harvest
Gram Panchayats. ing structures permandal by June
2025 to promote sustainable
o Infrastructure Development water management.
(SDG Goal 6 &10):Construct
100 kilometres of drainage Mid-Term Goals (By June 2027):
systems and 6,000 Individual
 Non-Financial:
Household Latrines (IHHLs) to
enhance local infrastructure.  Awareness Campaigns (SDG
Goal 10):Organize awareness
o Drinking Water Facilities(SDG
camps on the 4th Friday of
Goal 6 &10):Provide 147 new
every month, incorporating
bore wells, install 155 pump
Information, Education &
sets, construct 40 Overhead
Communication (IEC) initiatives.
Service Reservoirs (OHSRs),
A total of 222 camps will be held
lay 380 kilometers of pipeline,
each month at the Revenue
and establish 8,500 Functional
village level, amounting to 5,328
Household Tap Connections
camps conducted annually.
(FHTCs).
 Water quality testing (SDG
o Regular Cleaning of OHSRs
Goal No.6):Weekly training
(SDG Goal 6):Implement a bi-
sessions will be conducted for
weekly cleaning schedule for
VWSC members alongside
Overhead Service Reservoirs
laboratory staff. Each week will
(OHSRs) 499 numbers,
include 3 testing sessions,
monitored collaboratively by the
totaling 312 tests.
Village Water & Sanitation
Committees (VWSC) and
 Community-Led Initiatives
Panchayat Secretaries.
(SDG Goal 10): Introduce and
o Human Resource support community-driven
Development: initiatives, including rainwater
harvesting, grey water recycling,
Appoint pump operators to and the adoption of water-
ensure the effective efficient technologies.
maintenance of the Piped Water
Supply (PWS) schemes.

 Technological interventions :

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 Water Quality Testing can ensure sustainable

Laboratory: Establishing a practices that meet the growing
state-of-the-art water quality demands of urban populations.
testing laboratory is crucial for
ensuring the safety and purity of  Supervisory Control and Data
drinking water. This laboratory is Acquisition (SCADA) System:
equipped with advanced The implementation of a
analytical instruments that can SCADA system revolutionizes
detect a wide range of the way water distribution
contaminants, including networks are monitored and
physical, chemical, and controlled. SCADA provides
biological impurities. Regular real-time data on water flow,
testing of water samples from pressure, and quality across the
various sources helps in entire network, enabling
maintaining the standards of operators to make quick and
water quality, preventing informed decisions. It allows for
waterborne diseases, and remote monitoring and control
ensuring public health. The data of water treatment plants,
generated from these tests can reservoirs, and pumping
be used to make informed stations, significantly reducing
decisions on water treatment response times in case of
processes and infrastructure emergencies or malfunctions.
improvements. This system enhances the
operational efficiency, reliability,
 Technological Know- and safety of the water supply
how:Leveraging cutting-edge infrastructure, leading to
technology and expertise in reduced water losses and
water management is essential improved service delivery.
for optimizing resource
utilization and enhancing  Integrated Command and
efficiency. Technological Control Centre (ICCC):The
knowhow includes the adoption ICCC serves as the nerve
of best practices in water center for managing and
distribution, treatment, and coordinating various urban
conservation. This involves services, including water supply,
training personnel, integrating sanitation, and emergency
modern equipment, and response. By integrating data
employing data-driven from multiple sources, the ICCC
approaches to manage water provides a comprehensive
resources effectively. By staying overview of the city’s
abreast of the latest infrastructure, enabling
technological advancements, authorities to monitor, analyze,
the water management system and respond to situations in

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real-time. The ICCC enhances Long-Term Goals (By June 2029):

decision-making by providing
actionable insights, streamlining  Non-Financial:
communication between
departments, and facilitating o Awareness Campaigns (SDG
prompt responses to any Goal 10): Organize monthly
disruptions in water supply or awareness camps, including
other services. This centralized Information, Education &
approach not only improves Communication (IEC) initiatives,
operational efficiency but also on the 4th Friday of every month.
ensures a higher quality of life A total of 222 camps will be
for residents by delivering conducted at the Revenue village
uninterrupted and safe water level per month. 7992 camps will
supply. be conducted per year.

o Water quality testing (SDG

 Financial:
Goal No.6): Training of VWSC
o Repairs: Carry out repairs on 80 members with laboratory staff.
additional dilapidated OHSRs. Conducted every week: 3 testing
468 tests by 2029
o Infrastructure Development:
Construct 231.15 kilometres of o

drainage systems and 18,438

IHHLs.

o Drinking Water Facilities: Financial:

Provide 92 new OHSRs, 569.33
o Regular Cleaning of
kilometres of pipeline, and 12,307
OHSRs(SDG Goal 6)
FHTCs.
:Implement a bi-weekly cleaning
o Regular Cleaning of schedule for Overhead Service
OHSRs(SDG Goal Reservoirs (OHSRs) 499
6):Implement a bi-weekly numbers, monitored collabora
cleaning schedule for Overhead tively by the Village Water &
Service Reservoirs Sanitation Committees (VWSC)
(OHSRs),monitored collabora- and Panchayat Secretaries.
tively by the Village Water &
Sanitation Committees (VWSC)
and Panchayat Secretaries.
7. STRATEGIES
o Office Completion: Complete
 Sustainable Water
the construction of the Rural
Management:Advocate for the
Water Supply & Sanitation
conservation and efficient
(RWS&S) Office.

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utilization of water resources to o Mother Plants (Non-

ensure long-term sustainability. Functional): Digging new bore-
wells, installing pump-sets,
 Infrastructure providing general items to make
Development:Build and maintain them functional.
robust infrastructure for water
supply and sanitation to meet o Quantity: 7 Nos
current and future demands.
o Estimate Cost: 1.26 Cr.
 Community Participation:Foster
active involvement of local o KPI: units in Number & Timeline :
communities in water and Monthly
sanitation initiatives to ensure their Task2:
effectiveness and sustainability.
o Mother Plants (Renovation):
 Capacity Building:Empower Replacing filter media, RO
communities with training in water membrane, and other materials.
management and solid-liquid
waste management to enhance o Quantity: 9 Nos
their capabilities.
o Estimate Cost: 1.50 Cr.
 Equitable Distribution:Guarantee
o KPI:units in Number & Timeline :
fair and just allocation of water
Monthly
resources, ensuring access for all
.
segments of society.
Task3:
 Innovation & Technology:
Introduce and implement cutting- o RDUs (Renovation):
edge technologies to optimize Replacing IoT boxes and
water supply efficiency and stickering
management.
o Quantity:202 Nos
 Policy & Regulation:Formulate
and enforce comprehensive water o Estimate Cost:2.22 cr.
supply policies and regulations to
guide sustainable practices and o KPI:units in Number & Timeline :
resource management. Monthly

8. TASKS TO BE Task4:
PERFORMED.
o Other Items: Addressing GST,
Short-Term Tasks(T) (By June 2025) QC, NAC, and unforeseen items

Task 1: o Estimate Cost:1.02 Cr.

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o KPI:Zero notices from enforcing o Additional Infrastructure:

agencies/zero audit problems. Preparing proposals for additional
OHSRs, pipelines & FHTCs.

o Quantity:Borewells – 147 nos,

Task5: Pump sets – 155 nos, OHSRs –
40 nos, Pipeline – 380 kms,
o Pending Power Charges to
FHTCs – 8500 nos
KRESCO:Covering Mother plant
@ DK Palli o Estimate Cost: 41.60 Cr.

o Quantity: 252 Services o KPI:Drinking Water Facilities:

Borewells Units (147 Nos), Pump
o Estimate Cost: 4.27 Cr. sets (155 Nos), OHSRs (40 Nos),
Pipeline (380 kms), FHTCs
o KPI : zero pending by June -2025
(8,500 Nos) - monitored
monthly/quarterly.
Task6:
Task9:
o Repairs to Dilapidated OHSRs:
Replacing vertical pipes, o Provision of IHHLs : Surveying
repairing staircases, fixing leaks, and sanctioning under SBM
and painting Grameen in saturation mode

o Quantity: 30 Nos o Quantity: 6,000 Nos

o Estimate Cost: 1.17 Cr. o Estimate Cost: 9.00 Cr.

o KPI:KPI:units in Number & o KPI:KPI:units in Number &

Timeline : Quarterly Timeline : Monthly
Task7: Task10:

o Construction of Drains:Building o Vacancies: Need staff.

internal CC drains, UGD, and
external leads o Quantity: AEE -2,

o Quantity:100 kms JTO-1, JA-1 & OS-1,

o Estimate Cost: 33.30 Cr. Pump Operators -93 (1/GP)

under GP funds.
o KPI:Units in Kms & Timeline
monthly o KPI: to be filled by next 3
months
Task8:
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o Cleaning of OHSR: Every 15 o Repairs to Dilapidated OHSRs:

days by GP. Replacement of vertical pipes,
staircases repairs, leak repairs,
o Quantity: 499 OHSRs painting

o Estimate Cost: 2.5 lakh/ every o Quantity:80 Nos

15 days and per year 60 Lakhs.
o Estimate Cost:3.00 Cr.
o KPI: Units in number and
Timeline 15 days o KPI:Units in number and
Timeline: Quarterly..
Task12:
Task2:
o Maintenance: Regular
maintenance of bore wells/ pump o Construction of Drains: Internal
sets CC drains, UGD, external leads

o Quantity : 687
o Quantity:231.15 kms
o Estimated cost : 2.75Cr/ annum
o Estimate Cost:76.91 Cr.
from GP funds
o KPI:Units in Kms Timeline
Maintenance: Regular maintenance Quarterly.
of pipe lines

o Quantity: 631 Nos (Habitations)

o Estimate Cost: 76 Lakhs/ year

by GP funds.

o KPI:zero leakages and

functioning of bore wells. Task3:

Power charges :Power charges for o Additional

687 bore wells Infrastructure:Proposals for
additional OHSRs, pipelines &
o Quantity: 687 Nos FHTCs

o Estimate Cost: 10.22 Crores/ o Quantity: OHSRs – 92 nos,

year by GP funds. Pipeline – 569.33 kms, FHTCs –
12307 nos
KPI:zerocharges pending
o Estimate Cost: 52.34 Cr.
Mid-Term Tasks (By June 2027):
o KPI:Drinking Water Facilities:
Task1: OHSRs Unit in Nos, Timeline
quarterly,

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o Pipeline – Units in Numbers and o KPI:Units in percentage and

Timeline Monthly, FHTCs Units Timeline quarterly.
in number and Timeline monthly.
Task 6:
Task4:
o Maintenance: Regular
o Provision of IHHLs: Ongoing maintenance of bore wells/ pump
surveys and SBM Grameen sets
sanctions
o Quantity : 687
o Quantity: 18,438 Nos
o Estimated cost : 2.75Cr/ annum
o Estimate Cost: 27.65 Cr. from GP funds

o KPI:Units in number and Time Maintenance: Regular maintenance

line: Monthly of pipe lines

o Quantity: 631 Nos (Habitations)

Estimate Cost: 76 Lakhs/ year

by GP funds.

Task5:

o RWS Sub-Division Office

Building:Construction of a
15,000 sq.ft office within
Kuppam Municipal limits

o Estimate Cost: 1.00 Cr.

9.FUNDING SOURCES:

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Estimated Cost in Crores

RWS Sub Division Office Building

₹1.00
and Water Quality Laboratory

Household Toilets Provision (SAC) ₹19.05

Household Toilets Provision (SBM) ₹17.60

Construction of Drains ₹110.21

NTR Sujala VGF ₹9.94

NTR Sujala (Restoration) ₹10.27

Repairs to Dilapidated OHSRs ₹4.17

Additional JJM ₹33.40

Providing Drinking Water Facilities ₹60.54

₹1.00 ₹10.00 ₹100.00 ₹1,000.00

Estimated Cost
Fund in Crores
Central Grant State Grant

31.07

116.79

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Estimated Cost (₹ Central State

Proposal
Crores) Grant Grant
Providing Drinking Water Facilities ₹60.54 ₹30.27 ₹30.27

Additional JJM ₹33.40 ₹16.70 ₹16.70

Repairs to Dilapidated OHSRs ₹4.17 - ₹4.17

NTR Sujala (Restoration) ₹10.27 - ₹10.27

NTR Sujala VGF ₹9.94 - ₹9.94

Construction of Drains ₹110.21 ₹99.19 ₹11.02

Household Toilets Provision (SBM) ₹17.60 ₹17.60 -

Household Toilets Provision (SAC) ₹19.05 - ₹19.05

RWS Sub Division Office Building and
₹1.00 - ₹1.00
Water Quality Laboratory

This comprehensive plan outlines the

specific tasks, their estimated costs,
and the corresponding timelines,
ensuring clarity and accountability at
every stage. By clearly defining short-
term and mid-term goals, along with
detailed KPIs and funding sources, this
strategy is designed to attract the
attention of officers and stakeholders,
emphasizing the importance of timely
execution and community involvement.

Total Estimated Cost:₹266.18 Crores

Grant Breakdown:

 Central Funding: ₹163.76

Crores

 State Funding: ₹102.42 Crores

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SBM – Swachh Bharat Mission

SAC – Swachh Andhra Corporation

JJM – Jal Jeevan Mission

MGNREGA – Mahatma Gandhi

National Rural Employment Guarantee
Act

VGF – Viability Gap Fund

10. ABBREVIATTIONS:
RWS&S – Rural Water Supply &
Sanitation

PWS – Pipelined Water Supply

MPWS – Mini Pipelined Water Supply

OHSR – Over Head Storage Reservoir

GLSR – Ground Level Storage

Reservoir

FC – Fully Covered

PC – Partially Covered

FHTC – Functional Household Tap

Connections

RDU - Remote Dispensing Unit

IHHL – Individual Household Latrine

LPCD – Litres Per Capita per Day

KPI – Key Performance Indicator

VWSC – Village Water & Sanitation

Committee

IEC – Information, Education &

Communication

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