In Karnataka's Vijayanagara district, Deputy Commissioner Kavitha S. Mannikeri instructed officials and contractors to finish all pending Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant and Sewage Treatment Plant works within the stipulated timeline, warning of strict action for delays or sub‑standard execution.
Key Takeaways
- All pending FSTP and STP works must be completed by August
- Legal action and blacklisting for delays or poor‑quality work
- Strict compliance with environmental regulations is mandatory
Deputy Commissioner Kavitha S. Mannikeri chaired a review meeting on Tuesday at her office in Hosapete, assessing the progress of the Amrut 2.0 drinking‑water supply and sewerage projects. The meeting was attended by the District Urban Development Cell Project Director, Municipal Commissioner, and senior officials from multiple departments.
Strict Timeline Enforcement
Officials and contractors were ordered to complete every pending Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant (FSTP) and Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) activity within the prescribed timeframe. Mannikeri warned that any further delays or sub‑standard execution would trigger stringent legal action, including possible blacklisting of errant contractors.
Obstructions and Immediate Remedies
The Deputy Commissioner highlighted that roadside petty shops encroaching on pipeline corridors were hampering progress. She directed officials to engage with encroachers, clear the sites without delay, and ensure that all works are wrapped up by the end of August, with the entire project slated for completion by December 2026. Damaged roads arising from pipeline laying must be restored promptly to minimise public inconvenience.
Current Status of Works
Amrut 2.0 is being rolled out across seven towns in the district, each with a population below one lakh. In Mariyammanahalli, where work began in 2023, the 54‑58 km pipeline and rising main are largely finished; civil works for the water‑treatment plant are complete, while electro‑mechanical installations are ongoing. Of the three proposed overhead tanks—one of 10 lakh litres and two of 5 lakh litres—two are near completion, whereas the 10‑lakh‑litre tank faces site‑related delays.
Way Forward
Mannikeri urged all departments to coordinate closely, dismissing technical excuses, and to expand household tap connections only after the water‑treatment plants and overhead reservoirs are fully operational. Contractors were instructed to deploy additional skilled labour and accelerate electro‑mechanical fitting to overcome manpower and material shortages. A progress report on all pending “missing‑link” works under the underground drainage scheme must be submitted by next week.