Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The State capital will soon see a 600-kilometer-long water pipeline network laid under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme with an estimated investment of ₹379.62 crore. This ambitious project aims to provide clean drinking water to the remaining 15% of the city where residents still depend on tankers or bore-wells.
At present, the city supplies 440 MLD (million liters per day) of water to its 24 lakh residents. However, by 2040, the projected demand is expected to reach 575 MLD.
To bridge this gap and future-proof the city's water supply, the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) has prepared a comprehensive DPR (Detailed Project Report) that includes construction of overhead tanks, intake wells, filtration units, and a distribution pipeline network.
According to BMC’s water works department, the plan includes building 36 new overhead tanks, laying 600 km of pipelines, and constructing 4 intake wells along with 4 filtration units.
Around 30,000 new household water connections will be provided. Additionally, 450 covered campus colonies and slum areas including Ratibad, Neelbad, Malikhedi, Hathaikheda, Danish Hills, Bagli, Guradi Ghat, Laharpur, and Arvind Vihar will also be integrated into the network through bulk connections.
To ensure real-time monitoring and efficiency, the entire project will be powered by a PLC-SCADA system. Electrical substations will also be developed to support pump houses and intake wells.
The groundwork is set to begin in October after the monsoon season ends. Officials have confirmed that areas not affected by ongoing metro construction will be prioritized to avoid public inconvenience.
SE of BMC water work department, Udit Garg said, "The project will begin within the next three months and is expected to be completed within two years. We are committed to starting the work soon and finishing it within the stipulated time.”
