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R. Ravikanth Reddy

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy orders inquiry into execution of Mission Bhagiratha after Vigilance Dept. flags corruption of ₹7,000 crore

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has ordered an inquiry into the Mission Bhagiratha scheme over concerns that corruption to the tune of nearly ₹7,000 crore took place in its execution, according to an internal report of the Vigilance Department.

Mission Bhagiratha is a programme launched by the previous government with the aim of supplying treated drinking water to every household in the State.

Ordering the inquiry into the execution of the scheme, Mr. Revanth Reddy instructed officials to pick one village from each mandal and verify the funds spent and the works done.

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