Lok Sabha Question No. 170 (STARRED), answered on 2025-12-11
Subject: Delay in Implementation of Ujani–Solapur Water Pipeline Project
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Ms. Praniti Sushilkumar Shinde

## THE MINISTER OF JAL SHAKTI

(SHRI C R PAATIL)

(a) to (d) : A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

## DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO. *170

ANSWERED ON 11.12.2025

## DELAY IN IMPLEMENTATION OF UJANI-SOLAPUR WATER PIPELINE PROJECT

*170.  Ms. PRANITI SUSHILKUMAR SHINDE:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the persistent delays faced by Ujani-Solapur Water Pipeline project despite multiple public assurances and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  the  present  stage  of  its  completion  along  with  the  funds  released  in  this  regard  and  the  reasons  for missing earlier deadlines;
- (c) whether cost overruns have been reported in this regard and if so, the details and quantum thereof; and
- (d)  the  steps  being  taken  by  the  Government  to  ensure  timely  completion  of  the  project  and  provide uninterrupted water supply to Solapur city and adjoining areas?

## ANSWER

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF STARRED QUESTION NO. *170  TO  BE  ANSWERED  ON  11.12.2025  IN  LOK  SABHA  REGARDING  'DELAY  IN IMPLEMENTATION OF UJANI-SOLAPUR WATER PIPELINE PROJECT'

(a)  &  (b) Water  resources  projects  are  planned,  funded,  executed,  and  maintained  by  the  State Governments  themselves  as  per  their  own  resources  and  priorities.  Role  of  Government  of  India  is  to provide  technical  support  and,  in  some  cases,  partial  financial  assistance  under  the  existing  schemes implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.

It  has  been  informed  by  the  Solapur  Municipal Corporation  that  the  Ujani-Solapur  water  pipeline project has not faced any persistent delays. The work order for implementation of the project was issued on 01.06.2023 with scheduled completion by 01.12.2024. Considering land acquisition requirements and the execution of 74 major crossings in the alignment of pipeline, an extension of six months was accorded. The project  has  been  completed  successfully  on  31.05.2025.  The  project  has  achieved  full  physical  progress with commissioning and testing.

Funding to the project includes contribution from different entities, including Rs. 250 crore under the Smart City initiatives, Rs. 250 crore from National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), and Rs. 382.68 crore from Government of Maharashtra. The cumulative project cost stands at Rs. 882.68 crore.

(c) & (d) No cost overrun has been reported by Solapur Municipal Corporation.

The  project  has  been  completed  while  maintaining  uninterrupted  water  supply  to  Solapur  and adjoining  areas.  During  execution,  the  existing  80  million  litre  per  day  (MLD)  Ujani-Solapur  remained operational. With the commissioning of this new 170 MLD system, Solapur now has enhanced bulk water availability ensuring improved and reliable urban water supply.

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