Three water bodies in Tirupati to get Rs 1.30 cr makeover

Tirupati: District Collector Dr S Venkateswar said three traditional water bodies in the district would be developed and beautified with watershed funds to provide better facilities and a pleasant environment for the public.

He said the State Level Sanctioning Committee (SLSC) had approved the renovation of the three water bodies under the Flexi Fund of the Watershed Development Component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (WDC-PMKSY) 2.0.

A total of Rs 1.30 crore has been sanctioned for the works. The funds include Rs 43.20 lakh for Nandigunta Cheruvu and Rs 41.02 lakh for Chennai Gunta Cheruvu in Tirupati Rural mandal, and Rs 45.80 lakh for Thukivakam Chinna Cheruvu in Renigunta mandal. The Collector said the tank bunds were being widened and walking tracks developed, while kerb stones had been installed on both sides of the roads. Benches and solar lights would be installed soon for the convenience of visitors.

He said children’s parks with play equipment and open gyms would also be developed, keeping recreation and public health in mind. Dr Venkateswar said the development works were progressing rapidly and would be completed soon. He appealed to the public to make use of the facilities once they were made available.

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