Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has emphasized the coalition government’s dedication to providing water to all regions in the state. He revealed plans to finalize irrigation projects soon during a discussion on budget allocations for the sector in the Assembly session. Naidu highlighted the importance of water security for attracting investments and industries, advocating for the interlinking of rivers to ensure adequate water supply across Andhra Pradesh.
Efforts are underway to connect rivers from Vamsadhara to Penna to address water distribution challenges in the state. Naidu mentioned that significant investments, totaling Rs 20,000 crore over 20 months, have been made in the irrigation sector. Notably, projects such as Telugu Ganga, Galeru Nagari, and Handri Neeva were initiated under the TDP regime to enhance water supply to regions like Rayalaseema.
The Chief Minister assured the completion of projects like Veligonda and Polavaram to benefit specific districts. He also highlighted the progress made in lift irrigation schemes to cater to the water needs of various areas. Naidu emphasized the state’s achievements in micro-irrigation, leading to improved groundwater levels and substantial savings in power consumption.
Naidu expressed support for utilizing surplus Godavari water for the benefit of both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. He reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring water supply to every acre of land in the state, emphasizing cooperation and sustainable water management practices.
