The Congress government’s choice of Mallanna Sagar over Kondapochamma Sagar for Hyderabad’s water supply has triggered debate. Critics argue that Kondapochamma’s proximity and elevation make it cheaper and more practical, while Mallanna Sagar’s higher costs raise concerns about long-term feasibility
Acquisition of 1,490 acres for construction of the reservoir is almost done and once the reservoir is constructed, there will be no drinking water crisis in Hyderabad till 2050