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Time of India
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Godavari floodwaters reach Krishna river via Pattiseema LIS
1 2 Vijayawada: State water resources inister Nimmala Ramanaidu on Saturday performed Jala Harati (sacred water ritual) at the confluence of the Godavari and Krishna rivers at Ibrahimpatnam, marking the arrival of Godavari floodwaters into the Krishna river via the Pattiseema Lift Irrigation Scheme. Calling it a turning point for the state's water security and agricultural sustainability, Minister Ramanaidu emphasised that chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu's visionary efforts had revived long-dormant irrigation schemes and restored public trust in water governance. He pointed out that this interlinking of rivers is helping stabilise irrigation in the Krishna delta while allowing the Rayalaseema region to benefit from conserved Srisailam backwaters. He noted that between 2014 and 2019, the Pattiseema scheme pumped 263 TMC of Godavari water into the Krishna—more than the capacity of the Srisailam reservoir—and so far, 428 TMC has been diverted overall, exceeding even Nagarjuna Sagar's capacity. This helped save 13 lakh acres in the Krishna delta and secured water for drought-prone Rayalaseema. Ramanaidu criticised the previous YSRCP government for neglecting irrigation infrastructure, closing 450 of 1,040 lift schemes, and failing to repair gates, barrages, and dams. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo In contrast, the current administration has begun restoring all defunct lift schemes, floated tenders for repairs and O&M works, and spent Rs 700 crore in its first year on emergency restoration, including Rs 350 crore for Dhavaleshwaram Barrage and Rs 14 crore to protect Srisailam's plunge pool. "This government believes in utilizing every drop of floodwater and storing it smartly," said Ramanaidu, adding that 20 TMC is currently stored in Pulichintala for irrigation and drinking water needs during summer. — (GFX) Resource management 428 TMC diverted so far; helps Krishna delta & Rayalaseema Rs 700 cr spent this year on repairs ignored for 5 years 450 lift schemes restored, which will irrigate 8 lakh acres 20 TMC stored in Pulichintala for summer water needs
Hans India
09-07-2025
- General
- Hans India
Godavari water enters Krishna dist
Vijayawada: Vice-Chairman of the Nagarjuna Sagar Left Canal Project Committee Aalla Venkata Gopala Krishnarao along with the farmers and the officials of the water resources department performed traditional Jala Harati ritual to Godavari waters at Rangannagudem village of Bapulapadu mandal in Krishna district on Tuesday on reaching the Godavari waters into Krishna district. The Godavari river water reaches from Pattiseema Lift irrigation project through the Nagarjuna Sagar right canal. Krishnarao, Mallavalli Water Association President T Rambabu, Rangannagudem Sarpanch K Rangamani, MPTC member Pusuluru Lakshminarayana and others performed the Jala Harati offering flowers, turmeric and vermillion to the Goddess Godavari. The Pattiseema water will reach the Prakasam barrage by Wednesday morning. Speaking at the event, Krishnarao stated that Chandrababu Naidu has the distinction of being the first leader in the country to successfully link two rivers the Godavari and Krishna through Pattiseema. He said Godavari water was diverted to Krishna Delta by constructing Pattiseema Lift irrigation project. On behalf of the farming community, he expressed special thanks to the NDA government. He also noted that Gannavaram MLA Yarlagadda Venkatrao set up motors using Rs 2 crore from personal funds to bring water from Pattiseema to upland areas, urging farmers to make optimal use of the resource. Minister for water resources Nimmala Rama Naidu will perform Jala Harati at the Pavitra Sangamam at 7 am at Ibrahimpatnam to mark the reaching of Godavari waters. The Godavari water will be later released to Krishna Delta, which has ayacut of 13 lakh acres spread over Krishna, Eluru, Guntur and Bapatla districts.
