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Hans India
a day ago
- Business
- Hans India
Water release to Jeedipalli via Handri–Neeva main canal on July 15
Vijayawada: The state government led by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has made significant strides in ensuring irrigation water for Rayalaseema, with Rs 3,890 crore allocated for the Handri–Neeva Sujala Sravanthi project. During a review on Saturday at camp office, the Chief Minister evaluated major irrigation projects, including Handri–Neeva, Polavaram Left Canal, and north Andhra initiatives, alongside reservoir levels and water management strategies. Starting July 15, 3,850 cusecs of water will be released into the Jeedipalli reservoir under Phase-1 of the Handri–Neeva project, with preparations underway to ensure timely execution. This water will fill the Gollapalli, Marala and Cherlopalli reservoirs and be channeled to the Penna Ahobilam Balancing Reservoir over 15 days. By July 31, water will flow through the Phase-2 canal to the Punganur and Kuppam branch canals, irrigating new areas in Rayalaseema following canal extension and lining works. Naidu emphasized using the full 3,850 cusecs to fill all reservoirs and tanks in the region. The Chief Minister stressed efficient water use, directing departments to implement a coordinated plan focusing on groundwater recharge, involving both the irrigation and panchayat raj departments. Officials reported that reservoirs currently hold 419 tmc ft of water, a 236 tmc ft increase from last year's 182 tmc ft, with normal rainfall in most districts except Kadapa and optimistic forecasts ahead. The Chief Minister prioritised utilising inflows through the Handri–Neeva and Pothireddypadu systems to fill Rayalaseema reservoirs, particularly in the Penna basin, ensuring irrigation for ayacut farmers before storage. He ordered immediate work on the Galeru–Nagari canal to supply water to Kadapa and tenders for Phase-2 of Handri–Neeva to reach southern Chittoor. The Veligonda Project in Prakasam district is targeted for completion by June 2026, with adequate funding assured. Polavaram Left Canal works must be completed by July 31, with all seven packages to Anakapalli finalided. Naidu also pushed for expediting north Andhra projects, including completing the Tarakarama Teertha Project within a year and finalising Thotapalli distributary works and the Vamsadhara–Nagavali linkage project. He called for accurate water auditing, to be conducted by Vassar Labs, accounting for rainfall, river inflows, groundwater, and usage for agriculture, drinking, and industry to ensure efficient resource planning.
The Hindu
a day ago
- 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.
