The Secunderabad Cantonment Board ward number two member and owning affiliation to Telangana Rastra Samithi, S. Keshav Reddy took over as the new vice-president on Tuesday. He will hold the post for two years before TRS decides on another ward member.
The TRS party’s ward members met Finance Minister Etela Rajender to secure his support in resolving the area’s perennial water woes. The ward members asked for Rs. 25 crore from the government to revamp the Cantonment’s infrastructure related to water supply, including pumping and distribution network.
Residents of the Secunderabad Cantonment have been facing the water woes due to shortage or irregular water supply, and the SCB officials cited lack of funds to address the situation.
The Finance Minister had suggested release of funds in a phased manner starting with Rs. 10 crore or Rs. 15 crore.
“He wanted us to return with a plan of action before funds can be given,” said one of the members, who attended the meeting.
The members also told Mr. Rajender about water dues the SCB owes to Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB).
HMWSSB recently announced that the Cantonment owes Rs. 20 crore.
A meeting between SCB, Water Board and Telangana State government would soon be held to address the matter.
