FUNDS RELEASED TO KARNATAKA, KERALA AND ANDHRA PRADESH FOR RURAL WATER SUPPLY

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Ministry of Rural Development has released funds to the State Governments of Karnataka, Kerala And Andhra Pradesh for installation of handpumps in water scrace rural areas, revival of traditional sources of drinking water supply and provision of drinking water in primary schools in rural areas.

Ministry has released Rs. 1253 lakh to Karnataka, for providing 4234 hand pumps, drinking water facilities in 2229 primary schools and revival of 4234 traditional sources of water.

An amount of Rs.405.91 LAKH has been released to the State Government of Kerala for providing 1759 handpumps, in water scarcity areas, drinking water facilities in 75 primary schools and revival of 1759 traditional sources of water.

Ministry has released Rs.1443.83 lakh to the State Government of Andhra Pradesh for Providing 3339 Handpumps in water scarcity areas, drinking water facilities In 5130 primary schools and revival of 3339 traditional sources of water.