Nanjangud MLA seeks ₹ 30 crore for lift irrigation project in Yediyala
2 years, 10 months ago

Nanjangud MLA seeks ₹ 30 crore for lift irrigation project in Yediyala

The Hindu  

Nanjangud MLA B Harshavardhan has urged the Karnataka Government to ensure that ₹30 crore is set aside in the State Budget for a proposed lift irrigation project in Yediyala region of his constituency. On February 23, Mr Harshavardhan said the lift irrigation project will help fill up 12 dried-up tanks in Nanjangud taluk, which would cater to the requirements of 20 villages. Funds for barrier Mr Harshavardhan said funds were required to construct a barrier wall for the Sri Sadhguru Mahadeva Thathayya’s Gaddige near Sangama, the confluence of Kabini and Nugu, in his constituency. While seeking funds for construction of the barrier wall, the MLA explained that some of the bridges built across river Nugu had become weak due to heavy rains in the last three years.

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Addl. irrigation potential of 30L acres to be created under existing projects in 5 years: Uttam
1 week, 3 days ago

Addl. irrigation potential of 30L acres to be created under existing projects in 5 years: Uttam

The Hindu  

Minister for Irrigation and Civil Supplies N. Uttam Kumar Reddy has stated that the government is resolved to create irrigation potential to an additional 30 lakh acres with the modernisation of projects such as Nizamsagar and Sriramsagar in the next five years. Lifeline for farmers The officials informed the Minister that siltation had reduced the water storage capacity of Sriramsagar …

Create separate website for Polavaram irrigation project: Minister Nimmala Rama Naidu
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Create separate website for Polavaram irrigation project: Minister Nimmala Rama Naidu

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Minister for Water Resources Nimmala Rama Naidu has advised officials to create a separate website for the Polavaram Irrigation Project, and upload the progress of works daily. Reviewing the progress of the project works at a meeting with senior irrigation officials on Wednesday, he said Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will visit the Polavaram project site in the first …

AP CM to visit Polavaram on November 27
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1 month ago

AP CM to visit Polavaram on November 27

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu is visiting the Polavaram irrigation project at Polavaram in Eluru district on November 27, said K. Narasimha Murthy, Polavaram chief engineer. As the construction works on a new diaphragm wall begin in January 2025, the authorities are developing a platform with soil on either side, at the place where the D-wall will be constructed, …

Union Minister Highlights Industrial Growth Priorities in Srikakulam
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Union Minister Highlights Industrial Growth Priorities in Srikakulam

Deccan Chronicle  

Union civil aviation minister K. Rammohan Naidu has highlighted the government's commitment to prioritize industrial growth in Srikakulam district. He announced several projects that are expected to boost the district's economy, including the completion of water projects, the establishment of an industrial hub, and the development of a coastal corridor.

Andhra government will complete Veligonda project: Minister Dr Nimmala
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Andhra government will complete Veligonda project: Minister Dr Nimmala

New Indian Express  

ONGOLE: Water Resources Minister Dr Nimmala Ramanaidu affirmed on Tuesday that the NDA alliance government prioritises the Polavaram project, with the PS Veligonda reservoir project as the next immediate focus. He stated that all pending works will be completed under the current government, with Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu set to inaugurate the project soon. During a visit to the Veligonda …

Government prepared plans for strengthening Yeleru reservoir, Budameru canals; will be implemented soon: Minister Nadendla Manohar
3 months, 1 week ago

Government prepared plans for strengthening Yeleru reservoir, Budameru canals; will be implemented soon: Minister Nadendla Manohar

The Hindu  

Minister for Civil Supplies, Food and Consumer Affairs Nadendla Manohar said the government prepared plans for strengthening and modernising the Yeleru reservoir and Budameru canals and they would be implemented sooner than later after due consultations. pegs preliminary damage at ₹6,880 crore Addressing media persons at the Jana Sena Party office near Mangalagiri in Guntur district on Saturday, Mr. Manohar …

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu promises modernisation of Yeleru irrigation system in Kakinada district
3 months, 1 week ago

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu promises modernisation of Yeleru irrigation system in Kakinada district

The Hindu  

The NDA government would take up the responsibility of completing the modernisation of the Yeleru irrigation system in Kakinada district, asserts Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. Mr. Naidu on September 11 visited the areas affected by floods from the Yeleru reservoir and interacted with people at Rajupalem of Kirlampudi mandal in Pithapuram Assembly constituency. Addressing the gathering later, …

Expert Proposes ₹200 Crore Lift Irrigation for Kurnool
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Expert Proposes ₹200 Crore Lift Irrigation for Kurnool

Deccan Chronicle  

His plan involves lifting water from the Vedavathi River using pumps and putting it into the Tungabhadra Lower-Level Canal. Concerned, retired deputy executive engineer M. Subbarayudu has recently written to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, suggesting the lift irrigation project. It is anticipated that this proposal will soon be examined at the field level.The …

Nizamsagar Project Faces Low Water Levels, Farmers Anxious
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Nizamsagar Project Faces Low Water Levels, Farmers Anxious

Deccan Chronicle  

Nizamabad: The century-old Nizamsagar project is unable to get inflows from upstream areas, leaving farmers distressed. At present, the project has 1,389.64 feet level against its full reservoir level of 1,405 ft. Of 17.802 tmc of gross storage capacity, the project has merely 3.903 tmc of water now. Under Nizamsagar ayacut limits, paddy is cultivated in 1.20 lakh acres in …

Full Water Supply for Kharif, Rabi: Ponguleti
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Full Water Supply for Kharif, Rabi: Ponguleti

Deccan Chronicle  

Khammam: The project ayacut farmers would get water supply for both the crop seasons this year as irrigation projects were bemiring with water, said minister for revenue and housing Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy on Wednesday while releasing water to the left main canal from Palair reservoir at Kusumanchi in Khammam district. The minister informed that the irrigation tanks in Palaiar constituency …

Irrigation minister says only 65 tmfct water utilised from Kaleshwaram project in five years in Telangana
5 months ago

Irrigation minister says only 65 tmfct water utilised from Kaleshwaram project in five years in Telangana

New Indian Express  

KARIMNAGAR: Stating that water released into Godavari was more than what was pumped from the river, Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Friday said that only 65 tmcft of water from the Kaleshwaram project was utilised in the five years. The state government has sought an inquiry report on condition of pump houses of Kaleshwaram Lift …

Irrigation sector regressed by 20 years in YSRC regime: Nimmala Ramanaidu
5 months, 1 week ago

Irrigation sector regressed by 20 years in YSRC regime: Nimmala Ramanaidu

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Minister for Water Resources Development Nimmala Ramanaidu said during the previous YSRC regime, the irrigation sector regressed by 20 years, and several projects, including Polavaram suffered serious damage. Participating in irrigation expert and Padma Bhushan recipient KL Rao’s 122nd birth anniversary celebrations in Vijayawada on Monday, he said under the previous regime, both irrigation and drinking water resources had …

Works on Mallabad Lift Irrigation project expedited
5 months, 1 week ago

Works on Mallabad Lift Irrigation project expedited

The Hindu  

Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Water Resources D.K. Shivakumar has ensured the implementation of Mallabad Lift Irrigation Project on an immediate basis and also directed the officials to complete the tendering process, Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board Chairman Ajay Singh has said. In a release on Sunday, Dr. Singh reiterated that the Congress-led government in State was committed to …

Irrigation officials make plans for fast-tracking projects
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Irrigation officials make plans for fast-tracking projects

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The irrigation department has estimated that it would require Rs 19,287 crore this year to complete 19 projects — small and medium — as per the state government’s declared priority to finish projects that can be completed in a year with a target to bring 6.5 lakh acres ayacut including areas that need stabilisation, under the plough. As part …

Andhra Pradesh: Provide drinking water to every household, says Kollu Ravindra
6 months ago

Andhra Pradesh: Provide drinking water to every household, says Kollu Ravindra

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA : Minister for Mining and Excise Kollu Ravindra instructed the officials to fulfil the vision of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu by providing fresh drinking water through taps to every household. During the meeting, irrigation officials informed the minister that proposals amounting to Rs 55 crore had been sent to higher officials for 245 works, including desilting canals, in …

We are committed to completing Polavaram at earliest, says Buggana
10 months, 2 weeks ago

We are committed to completing Polavaram at earliest, says Buggana

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: The major and medium irrigation was given a sizeable allocation in the interim State budget for 2024-25. Reiterating the government’s commitment to completing the ongoing irrigation projects, he said, “We are committed to completing the Polavaram National Project, the lifeline of Andhra Pradesh. On other projects, the minister said Owk Tunnel-II, which was inaugurated by Chief Minister YS Jagan …

Uttam: Keen on Narayanpet-Kodangal LI Scheme
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Uttam: Keen on Narayanpet-Kodangal LI Scheme

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Irrigation minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Monday assured a delegation of leaders from the erstwhile united Mahbubnagar district, including MLAs, that the Congress government will consider taking up the Narayanpet-Kodangal lift irrigation scheme. Reddy’s assurance came during a meeting with MLAs Vaketi Srihari Mudiraj, Chittem Parnika Reddy, Yennam Srinivas Reddy, G. Madhusudan Reddy and former Kalwakurthy MLA and …

AMRUT scheme funds will help improve water supply in Vizianagaram, says Minister
11 months, 2 weeks ago

AMRUT scheme funds will help improve water supply in Vizianagaram, says Minister

The Hindu  

Minister for Education Botcha Satyanarayana on January 7 said that the sanctioning of ₹62 crore under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation scheme will ensure improved water supply to all areas of Vizianagaram city and its outskirts. Water pipelines would be laid from Mushidivada in Visakhapatnam district to Vizianagaram, the Minister said after inaugurating a water tank built …

Work on new scheme for supply of unpolluted water to Mettupalayam residents set to begin
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Work on new scheme for supply of unpolluted water to Mettupalayam residents set to begin

The Hindu  

The long-felt demand of residents in the 33 wards of Mettupalayam Municipality for supply of unpolluted water will be fulfilled through the new ₹22. Re-laying of pipelines and construction of additional overhead tanks was necessary for increasing the frequency of water supply to at least alternate days, said M. Jaikumar, secretary, Save Bhavani Association. The ‘Improvement to Water Supply Scheme …

Hydro Power Project at Nayanapalli
1 year ago

Hydro Power Project at Nayanapalli

Deccan Chronicle  

ANANTAPUR: A mega Hydro Power Project with an estimated Rs 4,676.64 crore outlay --one of the major projects in the state -- will come up at Nayanapalli in Singanamala Assembly segment, in Anantapur, a boost to the power sector in the drought-hit region. Jagan Mohan Reddy’s initiative to launch the biggest hydro project in the state.” This is designed as …

CM Jagan to Set Stone for Lift Irrigation Scheme
1 year, 1 month ago

CM Jagan to Set Stone for Lift Irrigation Scheme

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy would set the foundation for the Varikapudisela lift irrigation scheme in Palnadu district on Wednesday. The minister said the Varikapudisela lift irrigation scheme is a pioneer in the initiative for water supply through pipelines in Andhra Pradesh. 200 crore in Vankayalapadu village in Yadlapadu mandal and state-of-the-art horticultural production centre to leverage Indo-Israeli …

Ambati confident of completing Polavaram by December 2025
1 year, 3 months ago

Ambati confident of completing Polavaram by December 2025

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada : Water resources minister Ambati Rambabu announced on Friday that state government intends to complete the Polavaram irrigation project by December 2025. Responding to a query in legislative council during question hour on providing compensation to evacuees of Polavaram project, the minister pointed out that 123 habitations of 20,946 project displaced families are getting affected at the 41.15-metre contour …

Jagan inaugurates lift irrigation scheme in Krishnagiri
1 year, 3 months ago

Jagan inaugurates lift irrigation scheme in Krishnagiri

Deccan Chronicle  

Kurnool: Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy formally inaugurated a lift irrigation project aimed at supplying both drinking and irrigation water to 77 tanks at Lakkasagaram in Krishnagiri mandal on Tuesday. The Chief Minister arrived at Orvakal airport via a special flight and then reached the Lakkasagaram pump house by helicopter to inaugurate the project. The project encompasses a pumping station …

Buggana checks arrangements for CM Jagan's Nandyal visit
1 year, 3 months ago

Buggana checks arrangements for CM Jagan's Nandyal visit

Deccan Chronicle  

Kurnool: Finance minister Buggana Rajendranath on Saturday reviewed arrangements being made for Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy’s visit to Nandyal on Tuesday for inaugurating the water supply scheme that will fill 77 tanks using the Lakkasagaram pump house in Krishnagiri mandal. Zilla parishad chairman Y. Papireddy, Pathikonda MLA Kangati Sridevi, district SP Krishnakanth, joint collector Narapureddi Maurya and other …

Centre says no shortage of funds for Polavaram Project
1 year, 3 months ago

Centre says no shortage of funds for Polavaram Project

Deccan Chronicle  

KAKINADA: Union Jal Shakthi minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has made it clear that there is no shortage of funds for constructing the Polavaram Irrigation Project, as the central government has declared it as a national project. Bharat maintained that in accordance with the union minister’s reply, central government has been releasing funds as per submission of bills certified by the …

AP CM Jagan calls for expeditious completion of prioritised irrigation projects
1 year, 6 months ago

AP CM Jagan calls for expeditious completion of prioritised irrigation projects

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has directed the state water resources department to expedite the completion of ‘priority’ irrigation projects like Polavaram, Veligonda and Vamsadhara in a time-bound manner. The officials also informed the CM that the Union finance ministry had taken a decision to sanction '12,911 crore to AP for completion of the Polavaram project works in …

PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone For Projects And Inaugurates Projects Worth Rs 10,863-Cr
1 year, 11 months ago

PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone For Projects And Inaugurates Projects Worth Rs 10,863-Cr

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his visit to Karnataka's Yadgir district laid a foundation stone and inaugurated a slew of projects on Thursday. PM Modi laid a foundation stone for Yadgir multi-village drinking water supply project under Jal Jeevan Mission at Kodekal. The project, which costs more than Rs 2,050 crore, will provide potable water to about 2.3 lakh households …

Ambati Rambabu promises water for irrigation to farmers under Gundlakamma project
2 years, 3 months ago

Ambati Rambabu promises water for irrigation to farmers under Gundlakamma project

Deccan Chronicle  

Nellore: Water resources minister Ambati Rambabu said they would fill Gundlakamma project with Nagarjunasagar water if necessary, while taking a dig on TD leaders for raising a hue and cry over leakage of water from the damaged third gate of the reservoir. Rambabu said the engineers could not fix the stop locks for the past two days to arrest the …

Filling of tanks by lift irrigation in Ramanagaram has worsened flood situation
2 years, 3 months ago

Filling of tanks by lift irrigation in Ramanagaram has worsened flood situation

The Hindu  

What was once considered a boon, filling of tanks through lift irrigation, seems to have aggravated the situation, causing floods in Channapatna taluk. Once drought-prone, the taluk’s farmers have been beneficiaries of the lift irrigation projects taken up by the Kaveri Neeravari Nigam over the last 10 years. But heavy rains over the last few weeks has caused floods and …

Andhra CM meets PM Modi, seeks approval of revised cost estimate of Polavaram project
2 years, 4 months ago

Andhra CM meets PM Modi, seeks approval of revised cost estimate of Polavaram project

India TV News  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sought early approval of the revised cost estimate of the Polavaram irrigation project on Godavari river. In his 40-minute long meeting with Modi, the chief minister discussed the Polavaram project and also demanded approval of the proposed Bhogapuram airport in Vizianagaram district, …

Polavaram project expected to get 14L cusecs water
2 years, 5 months ago

Polavaram project expected to get 14L cusecs water

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: As Godavari river witnesses heavy floods following heavy rainfall in its catchment areas, Polavaram irrigation project is expected to get 14 lakh cusecs of water as at present nearly nine lakh cusecs of water reached the project by 7 pm on Monday. Minister for water resources Ambati Rambabu, along with senior officials, visited the Polavaram project at Polavaram in …

Rs 800 crore extra for polavaram project due to TD misdeeds: Ambati
2 years, 8 months ago

Rs 800 crore extra for polavaram project due to TD misdeeds: Ambati

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Minister for water resources, Ambati Rambabu pointed out Rs 800 crore extra has to be spent on the Polavaram multipurpose project due to pointless works taken up by the earlier Telugu Desam government resulting in cofferdam and diaphragm wall damages. Addressing a press meet at the YSRC central office on Friday, Rambabu slammed the Opposition and a section of …

KCR has scant respect for Ambedkar: BJP MLA
2 years, 8 months ago

KCR has scant respect for Ambedkar: BJP MLA

Deccan Chronicle  

ADILABAD: Dubbaka BJP MLA Raghunandan Rao alleged that Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao shelved the proposed Pranahitha Chevella irrigation project at Thummidihattti as it was named after B.R Ambedkar and added that Chandrashekar Rao had shown disrespect to Ambedkar many times. Addressing the gathering at the inauguration of Pranahitha Jala Sadhana Padayatra led by local BJP leader Palvai Harish Babu …

Finish AP irrigation projects on time: CM Jagan
2 years, 8 months ago

Finish AP irrigation projects on time: CM Jagan

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday instructed officials to speed up works on the multi-purpose Polavaram national project while providing relief and rehabilitation to oustees through direct benefit transfer. Reviewing the progress of Polavaram and other priority irrigation projects at the CM Camp Office in Tadepalli, Jagan Mohan Reddy asked officials to finalise designs of lower cofferdam …

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