Bhopal to Get ₹582-Crore Water Supply Upgrade Under AMRUT 2.0
Bhopal’s water supply system is set for a major revamp with the launch of a ₹582-crore project under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme, aimed at expanding and modernising the city’s pipeline and storage network. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will lay the foundation stone for the project on Thursday. Key Features of the Project The expansion will also cover newly developing areas like Ratibad, Neelbad, Maliphedi, Hathaikheda, Bagli, Danish Hills, Guradi Ghat, Laharpur, and Arvind Vihar, ensuring equitable access to piped water. Additional Civic Works Alongside the water project, the Chief Minister will inaugurate other civic infrastructure initiatives worth ₹16.76 crore under BMC’s Mechanical Department, including: The event will also see the distribution of compassionate appointment letters to families of deceased municipal employees, and honouring 10 sanitation workers for their contribution to Bhopal’s top national rank in Swachh Survekshan 2024. Addressing Future Water Demand Currently, Bhopal’s 25-lakh population consumes about 440 MLD (million litres per day) of water. By 2040, demand is projected to rise to 575 MLD, leaving a gap of 135 MLD. The project is designed to bridge this gap and secure supply for the next 15 years. Civic Preparedness BMC Commissioner Harendra Narayan said all preparations for the launch are complete, and the initiative will significantly strengthen Bhopal’s urban infrastructure while supporting sustainable growth.
