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Hans India
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Cong flays CM over false claims on Handri-Neeva project
Kurnool: AICC member and Kurnool District Congress in-charge J Lakshmi Narasimha Yadav has strongly criticised Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu for allegedly making false claims about the completion of the Handri-Neeva Sujala Sravanthi (HNSS) project. Addressing a press conference on Friday, Yadav accused the Chief Minister of taking undue credit for a project that was significantly developed during the previous Congress regimes. Yadav stated that it was late Dr Y S Rajasekhara Reddy, former Chief Minister and widely regarded as a pro-farmer leader, who ensured that nearly 90% of the canal work was completed during his tenure. He further noted that in 2012, during N Kiran Kumar Reddy's term as CM, the trial run of the canal was successfully conducted. Former Agriculture Minister Dr N Raghuveera Reddy also undertook a Padayatra from Malyala to Jeedipalli Reservoir as part of the canal's inauguration efforts, releasing water along the route. Taking a dig at Chandrababu Naidu's recent visit to the Malyala Lift Irrigation Scheme, Yadav questioned the government's sincerity towards Rayalaseema's development. He pointed out that though tenders were issued for 80 km of canal repairs, only desilting and minor clearing were done without concrete lining.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Elaborate security in place for CM's visit
Kurnool: Elaborate security arrangements are being made ahead of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's scheduled visit to Kurnool district on Thursday. In preparation for his arrival, Kurnool District Collector P Ranjit Basha, and District SP Vikrant Patil, conducted a detailed inspection of security measures at the Orvakal Airport on Wednesday. The Chief Minister is expected to arrive at Orvakal Airport on July 17 (Thursday) to participate in a key event in Nandyal district. As part of the programme, he will inaugurate the release of water from the Handri-Neeva Sujala Sravanthi (HNSS) project near Malyala village. In view of this high-profile visit, the Collector and SP reviewed all arrangements related to security and protocol at the airport and issued necessary instructions to the officials concerned. During the inspection, officials were directed to ensure foolproof security at all entry and exit points of the airport. The SP instructed police personnel on bandobust duty to remain alert and vigilant throughout the CM's visit. Emphasis was laid on adhering to protocol and coordinating effectively with all departments involved in the arrangements. The Collector also emphasised the need for seamless coordination to ensure the CM's visit is conducted smoothly without any hindrance. Several officials were present during the inspection, including Airport Director Vidya Sagar, Kurnool RDO Sandeep Kumar, Kurnool DSP J Babu Prasad, Bhaskar Rao, Special Branch CI Tejamurthy, Kurnool Rural CI Chandra Babu Naidu, CIs Maheshwara Reddy and Yashwanth, and Orvakal SI Sunil. Senior officers from various departments also took part in the review, ensuring that all logistical and security aspects are addressed comprehensively.
Hans India
4 days ago
- General
- Hans India
CM's visit: DC reviews arrangements
Kurnool: In view of the Chief Minister's scheduled visit to the erstwhile Kurnool district on July 17, District Collector P Ranjith Basha has instructed officials to make elaborate arrangements at the Kurnool Airport and other key locations. Addressing district officials through a teleconference on Tuesday evening, the Collector emphasised the need for seamless coordination among departments to ensure the success of the high-level visit. The Collector informed that the Chief Minister is expected to arrive at Kurnool Airport from New Delhi at around 11 am on July 17. Following his arrival, he will proceed to Malyala in Nandyal district to inaugurate the water release from the Handri-Neeva Sujala Sravanthi (HNSS) project and will later address a public meeting. After concluding the event, the Chief Minister will return to Kurnool Airport and depart for Vijayawada. The Collector noted that these are the tentative details of the tour. To ensure smooth execution, the Collector directed the Additional SP to oversee security arrangements at the airport. He also instructed the DRO, Kurnool RDO and Orvakal tahsildar to follow protocol-related responsibilities. Medical teams, ambulances and a designated safe room should be kept ready at the airport, as per instructions to the in-charge DMHO andGGH Superintendent. The Fire Department was directed to station fire engines on standby, while the DTC was asked to coordinate with the police department for convoy management. The teleconference was attended by officials including Additional SP Hussain Peera, DRO C Venkata Narayanamma, Kurnool RDO Sandeep Kumar, Dr Bhaskar Raju and DTC Shanta Kumari.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu to release water from expanded Handri-Neeva Phase-1 canal on July 17
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is scheduled to release water from the expanded Phase-1 canal of the Handri-Neeva Sujala Sravanthi (HNSS) project on July 17, at the Malyala Pumping Station of Nandikotkur mandal in Nandyal district. The expansion of HNSS Phase-1 canal had been completed, increasing its capacity from 2,200 cusecs to 3,850 cusecs, an official press release said here on Tuesday. This canal was expected to facilitate the transfer of water up to the Jeedipalli Reservoir and beyond, with the government targeting the Chittoor and Punganur branch canals by the end of this month. The expansion, taken up at a cost of ₹696 crore, would enable an additional 1,600 cusecs of water to be carried through the canal network. Officials said the project aimed at addressing the drinking water and irrigation needs of Rayalaseema, covering parts of Kurnool, Anantapur, Chittoor, and Kadapa districts. Water from the canal would benefit 6 lakh acres and provide drinking water to approximately 33 lakh people once Phase-1 and Phase-2 become fully operational. Under Phase-1, around 2,906 acres in Nandyal, 77,094 acres in Kurnool, and 1.18 lakh acres in Anantapur were set to receive irrigation supply. Phase-2 was projected to serve 2.27 lakh acres in Anantapur, 37,500 acres in Kadapa, and 1.40 lakh acres in Chittoor. The release also mentioned that the government mobilised efforts to complete 216-km of canal works from Malyala to Jeedipalli, and planned to refill local reservoirs like Jeedipalli, Krishnagiri, Pathikonda, and Gajuladinne. The improved canal capacity was expected to allow full utilisation of the project's 40 tmc ft water allocation this year — reportedly for the first time in over a decade. The Water Resources Department executed the works over a 100-day period beginning in April 2025. The government plans to complete the remaining Phase-2 works by this month-end and supply water to the tail-end ayacut areas in Punganur and Kuppam. A total expenditure of ₹3,890 crore had been earmarked for Phases 1 and 2 of the HNSS project, the release added.
The Hindu
05-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
A.P. CM orders release of water into Jeedipalli reservoir under HNSS Project from July 15
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has instructed the Water Resources Department (WRD) to release 3,850 cusecs of water into the Jeedipalli reservoir under the first phase of the Handri–Neeva Sujala Sravanthi (HNSS) Project from July 15. Water from Jeedipalli will then be used to fill the Gollapalli, Marala, and Cherlopalli reservoirs. Addressing a review meeting on major irrigation projects at his camp office on Saturday, Mr. Naidu ordered that water be released through the Phase‑II canal to Punganur and Kuppam branch canals by July 31. He said the government's continuous efforts over the last one year to ensure the supply of irrigation water to Rayalaseema were yielding significant results, pointing out that ₹3,890 crore had been sanctioned for HNSS works. With the completion of the canal extension and lining works, several areas in the Rayalaseema region would receive water to agricultural fields for the first time. Water from Jeedipalli would also be routed to the Penna Ahobilam Balancing Reservoir for 15 days starting July 15. Mr. Naidu asked the officials to implement a comprehensive plan for efficient water management, with particular attention to recharging the groundwater. Officials informed Mr. Naidu that all districts except Kadapa have received normal rainfall so far and the forecast for the coming days was optimistic. As on date, reservoirs in the State are holding 419 tmc ft of water, which is a significant increase from the 182 tmc ft stored at the same time last year. Mr. Naidu stressed on the need to fully utilise the inflows coming through the HNSS and Pothireddypadu system for filling reservoirs across Rayalaseema. He noted that major projects in the Penna basin, including Somasila and Kandaleru, were well‑positioned to store water, and irrigation should be prioritised before filling the reservoirs. Mr. Naidu ordered the immediate commencement of Galeru–Nagari canal works to supply water to Kadapa and called for tenders to be issued without delay for Phase‑II of the Handri–Neeva canal to supply water to the southernmost parts of Chittoor district He instructed the officials to ensure the completion of Veligonda project in Prakasam district by June 2026, and Polavaram Left Canal works by July 31. Due focus should be laid on expediting the construction of Uttarandhra irrigation projects, and all outstanding works in the Vamsadhara–Nagavali linkage project must be completed at the earliest. The Uttarandhra Sujala Sravanthi project should be integrated with those systems, the Chief Minister said. Mr. Naidu stressed the need for comprehensive water auditing by Vassar Labs to ensure efficient planning and resource utilisation. Water Resources Minister Nimmala Rama Naidu and senior officials took part in the meeting held in virtual mode.
