North Andhra's Irrigation Revival: A ₹2,400 Crore Pledge

The coalition government in Andhra Pradesh has committed to completing all pending irrigation projects in North Andhra within two years, Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu announced in the State Assembly.

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to finalize cost estimates of approximately ₹2,400 crore, with over ₹1,000 crore to be allocated annually. Major pending projects include BRR Vamsadhara, the Vamsadhara–Nagavali link, Thotapalli, Tarakarama Teertha Sagar, Janjhavathi, the Hiramandalam lift scheme, Nagavali–Champavathi, and Mahendra Tanaya.

An additional ₹1,200 crore has been allocated for the Polavaram Left Main Canal, aimed at bringing Godavari waters to Anakapalli and boosting irrigation across North Andhra.

Addressing prolonged delays in the Vamsadhara Right Canal, the Minister noted that water has yet to reach 2,104 of 4,600 acres due to incomplete work since 2011. To resolve this, the government will invest ₹10 crore in canal lining, outlets, and structures, while terminating the existing contractor to directly expedite irrigation for 11 affected villages.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.