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New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu hails KL Rao as visionary on birth anniversary
VIJAYAWADA: Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu paid rich tributes to KL Rao, calling him a visionary engineer who championed river interlinking for India's development over 50 years ago. Speaking at KL Rao's 124th birth anniversary celebrations in Vijayawada on Tuesday, Nimmala lauded KL Rao's pivotal contributions to iconic irrigation projects like Srisailam, Nagarjuna Sagar and Hirakud, describing them as invaluable to India's irrigation landscape. He highlighted Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's efforts to advance KL Rao's vision, particularly through the Pattiseema Lift Irrigation Scheme, which interlinked the Godavari and Krishna rivers at a cost of Rs 1,300 crore during the previous TDP regime (2014-19) generating Rs 50,000 crore wealth. He affirmed the coalition government's commitment to completing Polavaram by December 2027, ensuring water supply to North Andhra and Rayalaseema. The plan includes harnessing 200 TMC of 3,000 TMC of Godavari water that flows into the sea per annum, aiming to irrigate every acre in the State. Nimmala emphasised that irrigation is a service to farmers, calling it a matter of pride for the sector. He detailed the TDP's past investments in water resources, projects, and lift irrigation schemes across Rayalaseema, Coastal Andhra, and North Andhra, contrasting them with the 'destructive' policies of the YSRCP regime.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Nimmala hails K L Rao as visionary behind India's water prosperity
Vijayawada: Water resources minister Dr Nimmala Ramanaidu on Tuesday praised legendary engineer Dr K L Rao as a visionary who laid the foundation for India's irrigation-led development, calling his contributions 'immortal and invaluable.' Speaking at the 124th birth anniversary celebrations of Dr Rao near the Irrigation Model Guest House at Durga Ghat here after playing floral tributes, he highlighted the late engineer's pioneering role in conceiving projects like Srisailam, Nagarjuna Sagar, and Hirakud. 'Dr K L Rao believed that habitations thrive only with water, and prosperity comes through harvests. He is the reason we say today that dams are the temples of modern India,' Ramanaidu said. He added that Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu continues to draw inspiration from Rao's vision and is committed to completing the Polavaram irrigation project by December 2027, ensuring water supply to north Andhra and Rayalaseema. The minister also credited Naidu with turning Rao's dream of river interlinking into reality through the Pattiseema Lift Irrigation Scheme. 'If K L Rao sowed the seeds, Chandrababu Naidu implemented the vision,' he said, noting that the Rs 1,300 crore spent on Pattiseema had yielded wealth worth Rs 50,000 crore. He explained the new government's proactive efforts in water storage, ensuring 20 tmc ft of storage at Pulichintala since taking office. Ramanaidu urged irrigation engineers and department officials to work with commitment and dedication, stating that their service would be the most meaningful tribute to Dr Rao's legacy. The event was attended by Alla Venkata Gopalakrishna Rao, state president of the Water Users Associations Federation, Devaboyina Venkateswara Rao, chairman of the Krishna Eastern Delta Project Committee, engineer-in-chief A Shyam Prasad and other dignitaries.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy dares KCR for open debate on Kaleshwaram and other projects constructed by Congress
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday challenged former Chief Minister and BRS President K Chandrashekhar Rao to come for a debate on the Kaleshwaram project and the other projects, including Nagarjuna Sagar, Srisailam, SRSP, and Jurala, built by Congress in 60 years. According to a release, the Chief Minister launched a ration card distribution programme in Thungathurthy Assembly constituency and addressed a public meeting. CM Revanth Reddy questioned KCR for not bringing the river Godavari water to Telangana during the 10-year BRS rule. The CM took strong exception to the BRS leader's statements that the Telangana state would have had abundant Godavari water in three days if KCR were in power. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tấm pin năng lượng mặt trời ở Vietnam: lắp đặt bao nhiêu tiền? (xem giá) Tấm pin năng lượng mặt trời | Quảng cáo tìm kiếm Tìm hiểu thêm Undo "Bringing Godavari water is not like pouring soda in a glass. KCR did not even construct an MRO office in his native village," CM Reddy said. The CM launched a scathing attack on KCR, accusing the previous BRS government of looting Rs 1 lakh crore of public money by constructing the Kaleshwaram project, which became a 'Kaleshwaram' project. Live Events "The previous Government had also never thought of issuing new ration cards and providing food security to the poorer sections. The People's Government issued 5.60 lakh new ration cards and registered the names of 26 lakh people. Possessing a ration card is a symbol of self-respect to the poor in the people's government," CM Reddy said, as per the release. "We have already distributed Fine Rice to 3.10 crore people till date. People were seen making a beeline before Belt shops during the BRS rule, and now people are rushing to Fair price shops for fine rice", the CM wondered why the BRS leaders are making hue and cry against the government. The Telangana CM reiterated that Congress will rule the state for 10 years till 2034 and called upon the Congress leaders to strive hard for the victory of Congress in the ensuing Local body elections. "The party leaders should take responsibility for winning the party workers in the local body elections. The government was also providing a 42 per cent quota for BCs in the local body elections, and the caste census conducted by the government was a role model for the country after 100 years. Under pressure from Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also announced a caste census at the national level along with the population census," CM Revanth Reddy said, as per the release. Listing out the schemes introduced for the welfare of all sections, CM Reddy said, "The BRS resorted to false propaganda on Rythu Bharosa, and the government proved it wrong by depositing Rs 9000 crore scheme benefit in farmers' accounts in just 9 days. We promoted farming as a profitable profession, and Telangana state stood number one in paddy production in the country. Rs 500 bonus, farmer's insurance, and farmer's loan waiver were only possible during Indiramma's rule. The people's government waived Rs 21,000 crores of farmers' loans and relieved 25 lakh farmers from the debt burden." Further, the CM said that the government will distribute two sarees each to 65 lakh women of self-help groups soon and provide loans of Rs 21,000 crores to self-help groups through banks.
India Gazette
6 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy dares KCR for open debate on Kaleshwaram and other projects constructed by Congress
Suryapet (Telangana) [India], July 15 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday challenged former Chief Minister and BRS President K Chandrashekhar Rao to come for a debate on the Kaleshwaram project and the other projects, including Nagarjuna Sagar, Srisailam, SRSP, and Jurala, built by Congress in 60 years. According to a release, the Chief Minister launched a ration card distribution programme in Thungathurthy Assembly constituency and addressed a public meeting. CM Revanth Reddy questioned KCR for not bringing the river Godavari water to Telangana during the 10-year BRS rule. The CM took strong exception to the BRS leader's statements that the Telangana state would have had abundant Godavari water in three days if KCR were in power. 'Bringing Godavari water is not like pouring soda in a glass. KCR did not even construct an MRO office in his native village,' CM Reddy said. The CM launched a scathing attack on KCR, accusing the previous BRS government of looting Rs 1 lakh crore of public money by constructing the Kaleshwaram project, which became a 'Kaleshwaram' project. 'The previous Government had also never thought of issuing new ration cards and providing food security to the poorer sections. The People's Government issued 5.60 lakh new ration cards and registered the names of 26 lakh people. Possessing a ration card is a symbol of self-respect to the poor in the people's government,' CM Reddy said, as per the release. 'We have already distributed Fine Rice to 3.10 crore people till date. People were seen making a beeline before Belt shops during the BRS rule, and now people are rushing to Fair price shops for fine rice', the CM wondered why the BRS leaders are making hue and cry against the government. The Telangana CM reiterated that Congress will rule the state for 10 years till 2034 and called upon the Congress leaders to strive hard for the victory of Congress in the ensuing Local body elections. 'The party leaders should take responsibility for winning the party workers in the local body elections. The government was also providing a 42 per cent quota for BCs in the local body elections, and the caste census conducted by the government was a role model for the country after 100 years. Under pressure from Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also announced a caste census at the national level along with the population census,' CM Revanth Reddy said, as per the release. Listing out the schemes introduced for the welfare of all sections, CM Reddy said, 'The BRS resorted to false propaganda on Rythu Bharosa, and the government proved it wrong by depositing Rs 9000 crore scheme benefit in farmers' accounts in just 9 days. We promoted farming as a profitable profession, and Telangana state stood number one in paddy production in the country. Rs 500 bonus, farmer's insurance, and farmer's loan waiver were only possible during Indiramma's rule. The people's government waived Rs 21,000 crores of farmers' loans and relieved 25 lakh farmers from the debt burden.' Further, the CM said that the government will distribute two sarees each to 65 lakh women of self-help groups soon and provide loans of Rs 21,000 crores to self-help groups through banks.(ANI)
Hans India
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Tummala Nageshwar Rao urges to release water for irrigation
Farmers have urgently urged Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao to facilitate the release of water for irrigation amid alarming reports of crops wilting due to a severe water shortage. In light of these pressing concerns, Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy held discussions with Collectors and representatives from the Irrigation Department to tackle the escalating issue. Minister Reddy addressed the delays in water release from the Nagarjuna Sagar project and has advocated for the release of water from the Sitarama Project instead. Meanwhile, Minister Tummala engaged with Collectors from Khammam and Bhadradri districts to further explore solutions to the crisis. Minister Uttam has indicated that a decision on the water release will be made after a review scheduled for later today.
