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New Indian Express
17-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
‘CM Chandrababu Naidu determined to complete HNSS at earliest to supply water to Rayalaseema'
VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is determined to expedite the Handri-Neeva Sujala Sravanthi (HNSS), a vital irrigation project for Rayalaseema, said Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu. During a visit to Dharmavaram constituency on Friday, he inspected the construction works of the Handri-Neeva main canal at Malaka Vemala. Irrigation Advisor Venkateswara Rao and Joint Collector Abhishek Kumar accompanied him. During a review meeting, Ramanaidu highlighted the project's progress, and its significance. The State government is investing Rs 3,873 crore on widening and lining of the 554 km canal under Phase 1 and 2 of the project. Phase 1, with Rs 696 crore, and Phase 2, with Rs 256 crore, cover the main canal (216 –400 km) and Punganur branch canal (0–75 km). Works of the Punganur branch canal (75–207 km) were taken up in January 2025 with Rs 480 crore, he explained. Upon completion, the project will transform agriculture in the drought-prone region. Phase 1 will irrigate 1,98,000 acres, including 77,094 acres in Kurnool, 2,906 acres in Nandyal, and 1,18,000 acres in Anantapur. Phase 2 will provide water to 4,04,500 acres, covering 33,617 acres in Anantapur, 1,93,383 acres in Sri Sathya Sai, 37,500 acres in Kadapa, and 1,40,000 acres in Chittoor, he highlighted. In total, 6,02,500 acres across Kurnool, Anantapur, Kadapa and Chittoor districts will get irrigation water from the project. It will also supply drinking water to 33 lakh people across 81 mandals, he said.
Hans India
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Naidu accelerates Handri-Neeva Sujala Sravanthi project completion
Malakavemula: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is taking special initiatives to expedite the completion of the Handri-Neeva Sujala Sravanthi (HNSS) project, considered the lifeline of Rayalaseema, said State Minister for Water Resources Nimmala Ramanaidu during a review held on Friday. As part of his district tour, the Minister inspected the main canal works of the HNSS project in Malakavemula, Dharmavaram constituency, accompanied by Joint Collector Abhishek Kumar and Irrigation Advisor Venkateswara Rao. Speaking at the review meeting, the Minister said the government has allocated Rs 3,873 crore for canal lining and widening works under Phase I and II, covering a total stretch of 554 km. Phase I includes works worth Rs 696 crore, while Phase II involves Rs 1,256 crore for the HNSS main canal (Km 216 to Km 400) and Punganur Branch Canal (Km 0 to Km 75). Another Rs 480 crore is allocated for further extension works (Km 75 to Km 207), which began in January 2025. Phase I: 1,98,000 acres – Kurnool (77,094), Nandyal (2,906), and Anantapur (1,18,000) districts. Phase II: 4,04,500 acres – Anantapur (33,617), Sri Sathya Sai (1,93,383), Kadapa (37,500), and Chittoor (1,40,000) districts. In total, 6,02,500 acres across the undivided districts of Kurnool, Anantapur, Kadapa, and Chittoor will receive irrigation water. Additionally, the project is set to supply drinking water to 33 lakh people across 81 mandals. The Minister emphasized the importance of maintaining quality standards and directed officials to continuously monitor the progress. The canal's widening is expected to enhance water-carrying capacity to 3,850 cusecs, with the first phase targeted for completion within the next month. Also present during the inspection were RDO Mahesh, Chief Engineer Nagaraju, engineers Swaroop Kumar, Murali, Srinivasulu, and Venkateswarlu, among others.
The Hindu
16-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Govt. committed to early completion of Handri-Neeva Sujala Sravanthi, says A.P. Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu
The State government is leaving no stone unturned to ensure early completion of the Handri-Neeva Sujala Sravanthi (HNSS) project, which aims at bringing about revolutionary changes in the irrigation landscape of the Rayalaseema districts, says Minister for Water Resources Nimmala Ramanaidu. The Minister was reviewing the ongoing HNSS works at Malakavemula in Dharmavaram Assembly constituency of Sri Sathya Sai district on Friday. Stating that Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu was committed to completing the project in a time-bound manner, Mr. Ramanaidu stressed the need for fast-tracking the works. As per the directions of the Chief Minister, the first phase should be completed by June, the Minister said. He said ₹3,873 crore had been allocated for canal lining and widening works, covering 554 km under the first and second phases of the project. 'Upon its completion, HNSS will provide irrigation water to more than 6.02 lakh acres across Kurnool, Nandyal, Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai, Kadapa, and Chittoor districts of the Rayalaseema region. The project will also supply drinking water to about 35 lakh people in 81 mandals of the region,' Mr. Ramanaidu said. The Minister directed the engineers to adhere to quality in the execution of works and monitor them thoroughly.
New Indian Express
15-05-2025
- Climate
- New Indian Express
Robust steps to protect Vijayawada from floods
VIJAYAWADA: Following last monsoon's catastrophic floods that caused three breaches in the Budameru canal, inundating parts of Vijayawada, the Andhra Pradesh government is implementing robust measures to ensure the city's long-term safety. Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu announced the construction of a retaining wall to strengthen the affected areas, with concrete work slated to begin soon. On Wednesday, Ramanaidu, along with Mylavaram MLA Vasantha Krishna Prasad, ENC M Venkateswara Rao, and project engineers, inspected the ongoing work at the site. He instructed officials and agencies to start construction immediately, and complete the retaining wall by June 10, before the monsoon season. Additional machinery will be mobilised to meet this deadline. For a permanent solution, the government is planning to increase the Budameru Diversion Canal's capacity to 37,500 cusecs by completing pending works. A Detailed Project Report (DPR) is under preparation to channel floodwaters through Enikepadu, Kolleru and Upputeru into the sea. Additionally, a new parallel channel with a 20,000-cusec capacity is being planned alongside the existing Budameru Old Channel. To support these initiatives, plans are being made to secure financial and technical assistance from the Centre under the disaster management framework. Proposals are being finalised, in coordination with the Municipal, Revenue, and Disaster Management departments to present a comprehensive plan to Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.
Hans India
15-05-2025
- Climate
- Hans India
Retaining wall to prevent flooding of Vijayawada
Vijayawada: In order to provide a permanent solution to prevent flooding in Vijayawada from Budameru, Minister for Water Resources Nimmala Ramanaidu stated that a retaining wall is being constructed to connect the three breached areas and concrete construction work will commence soon. He recalled that during the last rainy season, sudden flooding caused three breaches in Budameru, submerging Vijayawada. Emergency measures were taken on a war-footing, with efforts carried out even during heavy rains to fill the breaches and prevent flooding in Vijayawada. On Wednesday, along with Mylavaram MLA Vasantha Krishna Prasad, E'N'C M Venkateswara Rao and project engineers, he inspected the ongoing work site. He directed the officials and agencies to start construction immediately, procure additional machinery, and complete the retaining wall by June 10, before the rainy season begins. Additionally, proposals have been prepared to increase the capacity of the Budameru Diversion Canal to 37,500 cusecs and complete pending works to permanently protect Vijayawada from flooding. To manage Budameru floods, a Detailed Project Report (DPR) is being prepared to channelise flood water through Enikepadu to Kolleru and Upputeru into the sea. Plans are also underway to develop a new channel parallel to the Budameru old channel with a capacity of 20,000 cusecs. Proposals have been made under disaster management with central government support, and the Municipal, Revenue, and Disaster Management departments will coordinate to present the proposal to the Chief Minister, the minister clarified.
