The decision on the proposal of Rs 12.96 crore which was submitted to the government to undertake drinking water projects in the district will be taken within 10 to 15 days and all efforts will be made to get additional funds from the government, said ZP President V M Vijaya and Standing Committee on Education and Health President Manumuthappa.

They were speaking at ZP meeting on Tuesday. Congress member A Lokeshkumar raised the issue of Rs 12.96 crore proposal and said that the proposal was sent to the goverment six months ago. However, not even a single pie had been released so far.

Karun Kalaiah said that no borewells have been dug in the district in the last one year.