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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.
Hans India
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Hold all-party meeting on irrigation projects, CPI demands govt
Vijayawada: CPI State secretary K Ramakrishna on Sunday demanded that the State government convene an all-party meeting to discuss the irrigation projects in the State. He said Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu Chandrababu Naidu has taken unilateral decision on construction of Polavaram-Banakcherla (Kurnool) district link project to divert Godavari waters to Rayalaseema region. Addressing a media conference at the State party office, Ramakrishna said Polavaram-Banakacherla project may prove disastrous for Andhra Pradesh. He reminded the Kaleswaram project was disastrous for Telangana State and warned that AP would also face the same problem. He demanded that the Chief Minister should convene an all-party meeting to discuss the pending irrigation projects and the proposed projects to be taken up by the State government. He said it was not correct on the part of the State government to take up Polavaram-Banakcherla project with Rs 82,000 crore when many other projects are not completed and works are pending. He said the Telangana government had started the Kaleswaram project with estimated cost of Rs 81,911 crore and so far the TS government had spent Rs 1.03 lakh crore and still the project is not completed. He said as per the 2024 estimates, the Kaleswaram project needs another Rs 1.47 crore. He said Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu should hold an all-party meeting before proposals are made for construction of Polavaram-Banakacherla project. He pointed out that the Chief Minister was trying to convince the Central government and wanted to go ahead on Banakacherla project. He said the Chief Minister should discuss openly on the Banakcherla project. Ramakrishna pointed out that Vamsadhara, Uttarandhra Sujala Sravanthi, Handri Neeva, Galeru Nagari, Veligonda, Tarakarama Teertha Sagar, Janjavati and other projects are not completed and felt it is meaningless to spend Rs 82,000 crore on Polavaram-Banakacherla project.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Construction of 202 meters of Polavaram diaphragm wall completed: Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu
1 2 3 Vijayawada: Stating that the state govt is determined to complete Polavaram project by 2027, water resources minister Nimmala Ramanaidu has said that about 202 meters of the diaphragm wall construction has already been completed. Speaking to media here on Monday, the minister explained that the diaphragm wall, which was damaged during the previous YS Jagan Mohan Reddy regime, has been revived after the NDA govt came to power in state last year. He explained that they launched the new diaphragm wall work on Jan 18 with a budget of ₹990 crore and put the work on fast track mode as chief minister Chandrababu Naidu is closely monitoring the progress. "The work is being carried out swiftly using two cutters and two grabbers, with a third cutter set to be operational in a week. To ensure that the work continues even during the monsoon season, the upper cofferdam will be strengthened with a buttress dam, which is expected to be completed by May," said Ramanaidu. He said that the diaphragm wall construction will be completed by the end of Dec 2025. Without waiting for the diaphragm wall's completion, the construction of the ECRF dam at Gap-1 has already started in April, and work on the ECRF dam at Gap-2 is planned to begin by November 30, he said. The minister emphasized that efforts are being made to accelerate the work to complete the Polavaram project by Dec 2027. "We wanted to complete the project before Godavari Pushkarams in June, 2027 as per the advice of chief minister Chandrababu Naidu. We are sure of completing the project by Dec, 2027 at any cost," said Ramanaidu. He said that the previous govt had completely destroyed the project's progress with its mindless approach. He said that they have already called tenders for works with a cost of Rs 1,200 crore to ensure the completion of all the works associated with the project. The minister added that Godavari floodwaters will be diverted through the left canal to the Uttarandhra Sujala Sravanthi project, ensuring irrigation and drinking water for north andhra.
