Andhra Pradesh: Union minister Somanna to visit Madakasira to discuss local projects
Deccan ChronicleAnantapur: Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti, V Somanna, would visit Madakasira in Satya Sai district on Saturday on an invitation from TD local in-charge, G Thippeswamy. Thippeswamy told DC that a meeting would be held there with the Union minister, seeking completion of the long- pending irrigation and railway projects for the region. “We will submit a representation to the minister seeking his assistance for completion of the Polavaram project.” He said the Rayadurg-Tumkur railway line works were pending for the past ten years and he would be submitting a detailed report to the minister. On behalf of the state government, a pilot project for restoration of centuries-old irrigation tanks will be proposed to the Centre through minister Somanna, who is currently heading the ministry of Jala Shakti, he added.