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Udupi Drinking Water Project Stalled by Land Acquisition Issues

MANGALURU, October 28, 2025 – The Varahi drinking water project, designed to provide 24/7 water supply to Udupi city and surrounding villages, is facing significant delays due to pending land acquisition. Udupi MLA Yashpal Suvarna voiced his concerns at the Udupi City Municipal Council (CMC) meeting on Tuesday, stating that the Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development and Finance Corporation (KUIDFC) has yet to acquire approximately 700 meters of private land in Halady village, a crucial section for pipeline construction.

MLA Suvarna estimated that ₹75 lakh is needed for land purchase and ₹2.50 crore to complete the work on the land. He criticized KUIDFC officials for failing to inform elected representatives about the land acquisition issues, demanding a revised project plan to resolve the bottleneck quickly. He suggested KUIDFC deposit ₹5 crore with Udupi CMC to manage water supply through tankers during crises.

The lack of progress has sparked discontent among Udupi CMC councilors, who raised concerns about erratic water supply across the city. Councillor Sumithra R. Nayak alleged KUIDFC has erred during the transition period of water supply as they implement the Varahi drinking water project. Councillor Sundar J. Kalmady highlighted severe water shortages faced by residents of his ward, particularly during Deepavali.

Udupi CMC Commissioner Mahantesh Hangaragi has pledged to convene a meeting between Udupi CMC engineers and KUIDFC engineers to improve coordination and ensure a more reliable water supply for the city.

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