TNPSC Thervupettagam

Water purification plants in Telangana with Japan’s Grant Assistance

December 20 , 2017 2560 days 1141 0
  • A contract was signed in Chennai to provide financial assistance to set up the two water purification plants at Podichenpalle and Shankarampet villages in Medak district, Telangana.
  • The groundwater in these areas has high fluoride content and salinity.
  • These two stations will be equipped with remote monitoring system, reject water management system and solar panels for cost-effective and sustainable operation.
  • These water stations are locally called ‘iJal’ stations meaning “My Water” in Hindi.
  • The Grant Assistance for Grassroots Projects (GGP) was signed between Consul General of Japan, Chennai and Safe Water Network India, a non-profit organisation.
  • The Consulate General of Japan, Chennai, which covers Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala and Puducherry, has supported various such projects since 1990.

Leave a Reply

Your Comment is awaiting moderation.

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Categories