Government placing special focus on North Andhra irrigation projects: Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu
Speaking to media on the occasion, Mr.Ramanaidu said that Tarkarama Teertha Sagar was a vital project as it would cater to irrigation of 20,000 acres of land and provide drinking water facility for Vizianagaram City and Bhogapuram international airport.
He alleged that the previous government had ignored the project which led to the damage of many structures. Mr. Ramanaidu said that the project cost might escalate as the previous estimated amount of ₹807 crore might not be sufficient to complete the pending works. The Minister assured that the government would clear ₹1.75 crore amount to be paid to the land owners under Land Acquisition Act. Later, the Minister inspected the works of Vamsadhara phase-2 project in Srikakulam district.
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