Kota, Rajasthan: Major drinking water infrastructure projects will get a boost in the Hadoti region as the foundation stone for the Nounera Mega Drinking Water Project and the Parvan–Akawad Mega Drinking Water Project will be laid on March 7 near the airport.
These projects, being implemented under the Jal Jeevan Mission, aim to provide ‘Har Ghar Jal’ (tap water to every household) across multiple districts in Rajasthan.
Nounera Mega Drinking Water Project to Benefit 749 Villages
The ₹1,661.14 crore Nounera Mega Drinking Water Project will provide tap water supply to 749 villages and six towns across Kota and Bundi districts.
The project will benefit 1,13,287 households, including:
- 384 villages and 3 towns in Kota district
- 365 villages and 3 towns in Bundi district
To ensure smooth implementation, the project has been divided into four execution packages.
Four Implementation Packages Approved
- First Package:
A work order worth ₹207.38 crore was issued on December 4, 2025. This package will supply drinking water to areas including Ladpura, Pipalda and Sangod in Kota district, along with Keshoraipatan and Bundi areas. - Second Package:
A contract worth ₹200.52 crore was also issued on December 4, 2025. It will benefit 165 villages in Pipalda block (Itawa area) and one town. - Third Package:
The ₹264.96 crore package will provide water supply to 61 villages in Ladpura, 78 villages in Pipalda, and 80 villages in Sangod, covering 219 villages and two towns in total. - Fourth Package:
A ₹476.50 crore contract was issued on December 4, 2025 for the final package of the project.
₹3,523 Crore Parvan–Akawad Drinking Water Project
Another major initiative under the Jal Jeevan Mission is the ₹3,523.16 crore Parvan–Akawad Mega Drinking Water Project, which will supply drinking water to 1,402 villages and 276 hamlets (dhanis) across Baran, Kota and Jhalawar districts.
Once completed, the project will provide tap water connections to 1,52,437 households.
The project has been divided into five execution packages for efficient implementation.
India’s Largest Water Tunnel Under Construction
As part of the project, construction of India’s largest water tunnel at the Akawad Dam is currently in its final stage. The tunnel is being built by cutting through mountainous terrain.
This tunnel will not only support the drinking water supply system but will also help expand irrigation facilities for farmers in Baran district, improving agricultural productivity in the region.
Major Boost for Hadoti’s Water Infrastructure
Officials say the Nounera and Parvan–Akawad projects will significantly improve drinking water availability and irrigation infrastructure in the Hadoti region.
The initiatives are expected to strengthen rural water supply networks and support the government’s mission of ensuring sustainable drinking water access to every household in Rajasthan.
