Andhra Pradesh has introduced the Online Works Monitoring System (OWMS), a digital framework that will track more than 800 water supply and sewerage projects across all 123 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). The initiative marks a decisive shift toward transparent, accountable infrastructure governance.

Unified Dashboard and Mobile App

Field engineers will capture geo‑tagged photographs and progress updates via a dedicated mobile application. Supervisory officers will verify each entry before it becomes part of the official record, allowing a single dashboard to display every stage—from source and treatment plants to pipelines, reservoirs, household connections, and sewage treatment facilities.

Background: Growing Urban Water Deficit

With an urban population of roughly 173.5 lakh projected to rise to 190.9 lakh by 2029, the state’s daily water demand stands at about 2,860 MLD, while current supply is only 2,098 MLD—a shortfall of roughly 762 MLD. Sewerage capacity lags even further, at 711 MLD against wastewater generation of over 2,147 MLD. To bridge these gaps, the government has mobilised nearly ₹19,561 crore across six flagship programmes, including AMRUT 2.0, AIIB‑assisted projects, the Urban Challenge Fund, UIDF and Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0.

Administrative Streamlining and Economic Impact

OWMS also digitises bill processing, slashing payment cycles from 20‑25 days to roughly one week. The platform tracks statutory clearances, land‑related issues, and utility shifting—common causes of project delays—thereby accelerating completion timelines and ensuring that every rupee invested yields measurable improvements in water supply and sanitation.

Future Outlook

Experts suggest that if replicated nationwide, this digital‑first approach could dramatically improve urban water management across India. By coupling real‑time data with accountable governance, Andhra Pradesh is setting a new benchmark for infrastructure delivery in the country.