A.P. Transport Minister releases water into right canal of Veligallu project, urges farmers to opt for dryland crops
Andhra Pradesh Transport Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy released water from the Veligallu project while urging farmers to switch to dryland crops. The government is prioritizing drinking water and livestock needs due to potential drought conditions.
Why it matters
It reflects the critical management of water resources in agricultural regions facing climate-induced scarcity.
Minister of Transport Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy on Sunday (September 6, 2026) released water into the right canal of the Veligallu project at Galiveedu mandal in Annamayya district. He said the government was prioritising drinking water, livestock needs, and groundwater recharge amid concerns over water availability.
Speaking to the media, the Minister said that 120 cusecs were being released initially, and after a fortnight the discharge would be regulated at 80 cusecs. He said around 0.5 TMC of water had been earmarked for use until the end of October. The administration was also working on a plan to replenish a similar quantity through the Handri-Neeva project, he said.
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