‘Magic Drain’ shows promise in rural sanitation at Somavaram

A pilot initiative to address sewage and sanitation challenges in rural Andhra Pradesh has yielded encouraging results, according to District Water Management Agency (DWMA) officials. The innovative ‘Magic Drain’ system, introduced at Somavaram village in Nandigama mandal, has demonstrated effective wastewater management in the ongoing rainy season.

This correspondentvisited the village on Tuesday, as part of the national media tour being undertaken by the Ministry of Panchayat Raj in collaboration with the Press Information Bureau of India (PIB).

‘Magic Drain’ shows promise in rural sanitation at Somavaram

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