The Pulivendula constituency’s long-standing demand for a reliable drinking water supply received official approval during the tenure of the Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy government. A ₹460 crore drinking water supply project for the constituency was officially recorded in government documents.
This was not merely a political promise made from a public platform. The project and its financial details were recorded in official government orders issued in 2022.
According to the government records, the project had an estimated cost of ₹460 crore, comprising ₹140 crore as the Central share under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), ₹140 crore as the State share under JJM, and ₹180 crore from the 15th Finance Commission.
Therefore, discussions about the Pulivendula drinking water project should be based on the facts recorded in government orders rather than political claims.
Pulivendula’s ₹460 Crore Project Was Sanctioned During the Jagan Government
The Andhra Pradesh Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Department issued G.O.Rt.No.56 dated February 16, 2022. Its Annexure-IV, titled “Drinking Water Supply Projects (Already Sanctioned),” specifically lists the Pulivendula drinking water project.
The project is identified as:
“Providing Drinking Water Supply Project to Pulivendula Constituency of Kadapa District.”
The estimated cost mentioned in the government document is:
₹460 Crore
The project was therefore officially recorded during 2022, when Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy was the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
This shows that the drinking water requirements of the Pulivendula constituency were taken up at the government level during that period and that the project had moved into the official administrative framework.
The Exact Funding Structure of the ₹460 Crore Project
Annexure-IV clearly specifies the funding pattern for the Pulivendula project.
- Jal Jeevan Mission – Central Share: ₹140 crore
- Jal Jeevan Mission – State Share: ₹140 crore
- 15th Finance Commission Share: ₹180 crore
- Urban Share: ₹0
- Total Estimated Project Cost: ₹460 crore
The calculation is straightforward:
₹140 crore + ₹140 crore + ₹180 crore = ₹460 crore
These figures are not numbers circulating merely in political speeches. They are recorded in the government’s official project details.
The Government Order Itself Answers the Question: “What Did Jagan Do?”
Political questions may continue to be raised about the Pulivendula drinking water project, but the answer can be found in the government record itself.
G.O.Rt.No.56 — February 16, 2022
The Annexure-IV attached to this order includes the Pulivendula project in the list of “Already Sanctioned” drinking water supply projects.
This is significant because the project was not simply presented as an election promise. It was officially recorded as a sanctioned drinking water supply project at the government level.
Therefore, anyone asking what happened to Pulivendula’s drinking water infrastructure during the Jagan government should also examine this government order and its annexure.
Six Drinking Water Projects With an Estimated Cost of ₹8,690 Crore
The Pulivendula project was not the only major drinking water initiative mentioned in G.O.Rt.No.56.
The government order refers to six drinking water supply projects with a combined estimated cost of ₹8,690 crore.
These included projects covering areas such as:
- East Godavari coastal regions
- West Godavari coastal regions
- Krishna district coastal areas
- Western Chittoor region
- Guntur districts
- Palnadu region
The funding structure for these projects involved contributions from the Central and Andhra Pradesh governments, along with resources such as the Jal Jeevan Mission Central and State shares, RIDF/NIDA funding, bank loans, and 15th Finance Commission funds.
Pulivendula’s Project Details in the Government Annexure
The figures listed for some of the already sanctioned drinking water projects are as follows:
| Project | Estimated Cost | JJM Central Share | JJM State Share | 15th Finance Commission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uddanam, Srikakulam | ₹700 crore | ₹200 crore | ₹200 crore | ₹300 crore |
| Pulivendula, Kadapa | ₹460 crore | ₹140 crore | ₹140 crore | ₹180 crore |
| Done, Kurnool | ₹224.32 crore | ₹112.16 crore | ₹112.16 crore | ₹0 |
The combined estimated cost of these three projects is ₹1,384.32 crore.
Of this amount, the Pulivendula drinking water project alone accounts for ₹460 crore.
Another Key Document: Government Guarantee for a ₹4,020 Crore NABARD Loan
Another government order provides additional context regarding the financing of drinking water projects.
G.O.Ms.No.43 dated August 5, 2022 dealt with the Andhra Pradesh Drinking Water Supply Corporation’s proposal to obtain a loan from NABARD.
Under the order, the government provided a guarantee for a:
₹4,020 Crore NABARD Loan
The loan was intended to support the State share of six drinking water supply projects under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
This indicates that during 2022, the Jagan government also pursued a financing mechanism through NABARD to mobilise the State’s share required for major drinking water projects.
This is another aspect documented in official government records.
₹700 Crore Uddanam, ₹460 Crore Pulivendula, ₹224.32 Crore Done
The scale of the drinking water infrastructure plans can be understood by looking at the project estimates in Annexure-IV.
Uddanam region – ₹700 crore
Pulivendula constituency – ₹460 crore
Done constituency – ₹224.32 crore
Together, these three projects had an estimated cost of ₹1,384.32 crore.
The Pulivendula project alone accounted for ₹460 crore of this total.
G.O.Rt.No.565 Provides Another Important Reference
Another government order, G.O.Rt.No.565 dated July 5, 2022, relates to a drinking water supply project in western Chittoor district.
The order mentions a revised administrative approval of ₹2,370 crore for the project.
Its funding pattern was:
- JJM–Government of India Share: ₹1,075 crore
- JJM–State Share: ₹1,075 crore
- Urban Share: ₹220 crore
These figures demonstrate that large-scale administrative approvals and financing arrangements for drinking water infrastructure were being processed during 2022 under the Jagan government.
The Facts Should Come From Government Orders, Not Political Claims
Whatever political arguments are made about Pulivendula’s development, the contents of official government orders remain an important source of verification.
The Pulivendula drinking water project had:
₹460 crore estimated project cost
₹140 crore JJM Central share
₹140 crore JJM State share
₹180 crore 15th Finance Commission share
These are not merely figures used in political campaigns.
They are figures recorded in an official government annexure.
Most importantly, these details were recorded in government orders issued in 2022, during the tenure of Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy as Chief Minister.
The Real Story Behind Pulivendula’s Drinking Water Project
Anyone looking for the facts about Pulivendula’s drinking water project does not have to rely solely on political speeches.
G.O.Rt.No.56 dated February 16, 2022, provides a key official reference.
The government order’s Annexure-IV lists a ₹460 crore drinking water supply project for the Pulivendula constituency of Kadapa district among the projects described as already sanctioned.
The funding pattern was clearly specified:
- ₹140 crore from the Central JJM share
- ₹140 crore from the State JJM share
- ₹180 crore from the 15th Finance Commission
At the same time, the government also provided a ₹4,020 crore guarantee for a NABARD loan intended to support the State share of six drinking water projects under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
Therefore, irrespective of political claims surrounding Pulivendula’s development, the date of the government order, the project name, the ₹460 crore estimated cost, and the funding structure are matters recorded in official government documents.
This is not merely a political claim—it is a drinking water project recorded in government orders during the Jagan government.
Political narratives may change, but the contents of official government records remain available for verification.
