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Hans India
16 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
AP minister Nimmala Ramanaidu announces implementation of two schemes soon
In a significant announcement, Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu confirmed the implementation of two additional schemes. The minister revealed that a free bus travel scheme for women, supported by the state's Road Transport Corporation (RTC), will be launched on 15 August this year. He also stated that farmers would receive ₹20,000 under the Annadata Sukhibhav scheme to bolster their economic situation. During a visit to West Godavari district on Wednesday, Minister Ramanaidu engaged with constituents through a door-to-door campaign aimed at showcasing the coalition government's achievements over the past year. He expressed confidence that residents, who have witnessed the various welfare schemes and development programmes, believe in the government's efforts. Ramanaidu highlighted that the 'P4' initiative, designed to eradicate poverty with the assistance of mentors, is currently being implemented, and he outlined the coalition's commitment to fulfilling all Super Six promises. The minister conveyed that Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is dedicated to ensuring welfare and progress for every household while enhancing the state's economic standing.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Andhra Water Minister raps officials for delay in works of key irrigation projects
VIJAYAWADA: Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu expressed serious displeasure over the delay in the Veligonda Project and Polavaram Left Main Canal works during a video conference on Monday. At the Water Resources Camp Office in Vijayawada, the minister ordered officials to issue notices to agencies responsible for the sluggish progress. He directed that benching and lining works inside the Veligonda tunnels be expedited. Regarding Tunnel-2, he noted that a court case was stalling the removal of the tunnel boring machine, and a technical committee is now assessing its value. The minister also instructed officials to invite tenders for the feeder canal, lining, and retaining wall works once administrative approvals are in place. For the Polavaram Left Main Canal, Ramanaidu stressed the need to speed up the construction of the highway bridge, Pampa Aqueduct, and Krishnavaram Siphon. Irrigation Advisor M Venkateswara Rao, ENC Narasimhamurthy, project CEs, SEs, and agency representatives were present in the video conference.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Climate
- Hans India
Flood prevention works done in record time: Minister
Vijayawada: Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu announced that key pre-emptive measures to prevent flooding from the Budameru canal, which devastated Vijayawada last year, have been completed in record time. After inspecting the ongoing works on Monday, Minister Ramanaidu stated that the construction of a 365-metre-long CC (Concrete) wall, connecting three breaches on the Budameru embankment is now finished. 'Financial approval for the CC wall construction was received in April, tenders were called in May, and we were able to complete the work in record time before the monsoon season began,' the Minister said. In addition to the CC wall, the left bank of the Budameru, spanning seven kilometres, is being strengthened by raising its height by half a metre. Addressing a critical issue from last year's floods, the Minister highlighted that the gates of the Velagaleru Regulator failed to open due to a lack of maintenance over the past five years. Farmers had to use JCBs to manually open them. Now, all 12 gates of the Velagaleru Regulator have been replaced with new ones at a cost of Rs 1.8 crore. The minister further detailed plans to significantly upgrade the Budameru's capacity. The existing Budameru Old Channel and Enikepadu UT, which currently have a capacity of 4,000 cusecs, will be expanded to 20,000 cusecs. Furthermore, desilting work is underway along the 57-kilometre Budameru drain from Enikepadu to Kolleru Lake to ensure smooth water flow. To facilitate the discharge of water from Kolleru into the sea via Upputeru, tenders worth Rs 9 crore have been invited for desilting works in that area. While 'Operation Budameru' for permanent flood prevention may take another three to four years to complete, requiring financial approvals and coordination with the Central Government and Disaster Management, Minister Ramanaidu assured that immediate measures for Vijayawada's safety have been prioritised and completed under the guidance of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. The inspection was attended by Irrigation Advisor M Venkateswara Rao, E'N'C Narasimhamurthy, Krishna Delta CE Rambabu, and other senior officials.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
WRD Minister pulls up executing agencies, officials over delays in Veligonda, Polavaram Left Canal works
Water Resources Department (WRD) Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu expressed strong displeasure over delays in the execution of works related to the Veligonda Project and the Polavaram Left Main Canal. Addressing a review meeting through a video conference with departmental officials and representatives of executing agencies on Monday, the Minister directed that notices be issued to both agencies and officials responsible for failing to adhere to the prescribed timelines. Regarding the Veligonda project, Mr. Ramanaidu instructed that benching and lining works inside the tunnels be completed as per the fixed targets. He acknowledged that a legal case was hampering the removal of the tunnel boring machine (TBM) in the second tunnel and informed that a technical expert committee has been formed to assess the machine's value. The Minister emphasised the need to immediately float tenders and commence works such as feeder canal construction, lining, and retaining wall as soon as administrative approvals are secured. In the case of the Polavaram Left Main Canal, he issued instructions to expedite challenging components such as the highway bridge, Pampa aqueduct, and Krishnavaram siphon. Agencies were directed to ramp up execution speed and ensure that progress aligns with deadlines. Irrigation Advisor M. Venkateswara Rao, Engineer-in-Chief Narasimha Rao, Chief Engineers and Superintending Engineers of the respective projects, senior irrigation officials, and representatives from executing agencies attended the meeting.
Hans India
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Banakacherla project will be as per Centre's rules: Nimmala
Vijayawada: Water resources minister Nimmala Ramanaidu made it clear that the state government will secure all necessary permissions from the Central government for the Polavaram-Banakacherla project, which aims to divert 200 tmc ft of Godavari floodwater to the drought-prone Rayalaseema region. He emphasised the Andhra Pradesh's right to construct the project to address water scarcity in Rayalaseema, with all approvals sought from the Central government. Responding to allegations from some Telangana leaders that Andhra Pradesh is violating Central Water Commission rules by planning the project without permission, Ramanaidu clarified that a preliminary report has already been submitted to the Central government, which approved the preparation of the Detailed Project Report (DPR). The minister dismissed claims that the project would harm Telangana, noting that Andhra Pradesh, located downstream, cannot adversely affect upstream Telangana. Addressing the media at the Secretariat on Tuesday, Ramanaidu outlined the project's three phases: the first from Polavaram to Prakasam Barrage using gravity flow, the second from Prakasam Barrage to Bollapalli Reservoir, and the third from Bollapalli to Banakacherla in Kurnool district, utilising two lift irrigation schemes. He pointed out that of the 3,000 tmc ft of Godavari water flowing into the sea annually, the project proposes to divert only 200 tmc ft to transform Rayalaseema, one of India's most backward regions, into a prosperous 'Ratanala Seema.' Ramanaidu refuted Telangana leaders' claims of potential losses, accusing them of making politically motivated allegations. He stressed that the project uses only floodwater released into the sea during the rainy season, ensuring no injustice to Telangana. He also underscored the importance of river-linking projects, citing former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's vision, and noted that the Krishna river, with lower water availability than the Godavari, underscores the need for such initiatives. The minister reiterated that Andhra Pradesh, which bears the brunt of Godavari floods, has the right to utilise floodwaters to meet Rayalaseema's water needs. He added that Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu envisions prosperity for both Telugu states through projects like Polavaram-Banakacherla, urging other states not to object to this critical initiative.
