It’s my dream to make Kuppam fertile, says Naidu as he welcomes Krishna waters with ‘Jalaharathi’

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday offered ‘Jalaharathi’ to the Krishna waters that reached the Kuppam Branch Canal of the Handri-Neeva Sujala Sravanthi at Gundisettipalle in Santhipuram mandal, saying: “It’s my dream to make Kuppam fertile.”

Mr. Naidu symbolically offered turmeric, ‘kumkum’ and flowers to the Krishna waters, broke a coconut and unveiled a plaque. “The arrival of the Krishna water fulfils the long-cherished aspiration of Kuppam and marks a decisive step towards a permanent solution for irrigation and drinking needs of the region,” he said, addressing a gathering of farmers and local people.

The Chief Minister reiterated that the government had prioritised augmenting water resources because water availability alone would strengthen agriculture, industry and rural economy.