In Telangana, several Gram Surpanches are showing interest in having Amrit Sarovar for their village after Mangtya Valya Thanda initiative results in immense benefits. Prime Minister Modi mentioned about the Mangtya Valya Thanda’s initiative to have an Amrit Sarovar in his Mann ki Baat today.<br />”<br />”Mandal Parishad Development Officer – MPDO Santosh Kumar of Parvathagiri block which the tribal Gram Panchayat belonged, thanked the Prime Minister for mentioning the initiative. He said now all other Gram Sarpanches also want to have a Amrit Sarovar for their village. He said the Mangtya Valya village is of ST population and its Panchayat decided to have a tank in their Gram Sabha and they build it under the NREGP at a cost of nearly 10 lakh rupees.<br />